Otelco Inc.
09/17/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/17/2024 08:47
GoNetspeed Begins Construction on 100% Fiber Network Serving Middletown
Middletown, CT.- September 17, 2024- Today, GoNetspeed announced that construction has begun to bring 100% fiber internet to Middletown. As the next Connecticut community to gain access to GoNetspeed's multi-gigabit fiber internet, GoNetspeed's fully-funded $2.4 million investment will equip more than 3,000 homes and businesses with access to high-speed internet of up to two gigabits.
With construction underway, the first customers are expected to be connected by October of 2024. Residents and businesses interested in GoNetspeed services may visit gonetspeed.com to indicate interest and receive construction updates.
"Today, Middletown is one step closer to gaining access to another provider option. With construction having officially commenced, Middletown will soon experience the transformative impact of high-speed fiber internet," said Tom Perrone, GoNetspeed COO. "As we begin our work, another Connecticut community will benefit from increased competition, faster speeds, improved customer service, and better pricing. We look forward to what lies ahead for Middletown."
Fiber-optic internet equips communities with next-generation internet service, fostering community growth, competition, and economic development. With access to 100% fiber internet, Middletown will be powered with faster speeds and better reliability, positioning the community for a successful future online. GoNetspeed expects the project to be fully complete by winter of 2024.
GoNetspeed continues to ensure that more communities throughout Connecticut have access to a high-speed 100% fiber internet infrastructure. Currently, more than 30 communities throughout the state have access to GoNetspeed's service, along with many communities that are well on their way to having access to GoNetspeed's fiber internet.
With a legacy of innovation and a commitment to customer service, GoNetspeed is continuing to accelerate the expansion of its fiber networks throughout nine states, including Connecticut. GoNetspeed continues to deliver more fiber, more access, more speed, and better reliability to residents and businesses throughout our footprint. With access to 100% fiber internet, customers have access to symmetrical upload and download speeds, ranging from 500 Mbps to 2 gigabits. Learn more about GoNetspeed at gonetspeed.com.
About GoNetspeed:
GoNetspeed, a high-speed fiber internet provider serving residential and business customers in Maine, Alabama, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Missouri, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, and West Virginia, formed a partnership with Oak Hill Capital ("Oak Hill") in January 2021, allowing GoNetspeed to accelerate the expansion of its fiber network throughout the Northeastern U.S. Adding thousands of new service areas every year, GoNetspeed is one of the largest independent internet providers in the east. For more information about GoNetspeed, or to inquire about service in your residence, business or community, visit gonetspeed.com.
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