More than 37,000 homes and businesses in York County will have future proof, all-fiber network access with Fidium’s expansion, bringing opportunity for communities
WELLS, Maine – June 4, 2025 – Fidium, Maine’s best internet provider according to CNET, is more than tripling access to its future-proof all-fiber network in York County, with construction set to begin to bring symmetrical multi-gig speed access to Wells, Ogunquit and Kennebunk, and expand availability in York. Fiber construction is scheduled to begin as soon as June 15, with exact start dates varying by location.
Fidium’s expansion will upgrade connectivity for York County, beginning construction to expand fiber availability to more than 37,000 homes and businesses by year’s end. With Fidium’s improved speeds and reliability, comes all the benefits of fiber broadband access, including improved educational outcomes, reduced healthcare costs and enhanced economic opportunities. Fiber connectivity also offers the best experience for streaming entertainment, without the irritation of buffering.
“We cut the cord a few years ago to just stream TV,” said Kandi-Lee Hoy, a Fidium customer in South Portland. “Since Fidium showed up, our service has been great. We stream a lot of entertainment, YouTube, streaming TV, streaming hockey games, it all works very well without glitches or outages.”
Today, more than 385,000 Maine homes and businesses have access to Fidium, including York where initial fiber expansion was completed in 2024. Fiber access is coming soon to Old Orchard Beach, where Fidium began construction earlier this year, as well as other locations in York County and across the state. Check your address for service availability at FidiumFiber.com.
“Expanding Fidium in York County delivers turbocharged speeds and the latest, most reliable broadband technology,” said Sarah Davis, vice president of Market Development for Fidium. “We appreciate the community’s patience as we build this new fiber infrastructure, which will connect residents and businesses to opportunities not previously accessible. Over the next several months, we will be working to expand our multi-gig speed all-fiber network and upgrade locations to access Fidium’s future-proof fiber service.”
Fiber broadband is a future-proof technology that can be easily upgraded without rewiring the entire network. Fiber networks are more sustainable than other technologies with significantly lower power needs and reduced use of plastics. Fiber optic cables are not susceptible to corrosion or electrical interference making them more resilient to extreme weather conditions, including high winds, lightning strikes and floods. Fiber networks require less overall repair and maintenance and boasts up to 67% faster repair times than other wired technologies.
Fiber construction involves installing new fiber optic lines along roads and in public utility areas, which may require digging or climbing utility poles. Crews will work along the edge of private property within public rights-of-way and utility easements. Construction may require temporary traffic detours, noise and dust. Paint markings and flags may be placed to designate active work zones and will be removed once work is complete. As fiber expansion progresses, safety protocols are at top-of-mind for crews, and motorists are asked to use caution when driving in construction zones. Crews will work quickly and safely, clean up after themselves and always strive to minimize disruption.
More information on the fiber build progress will be shared with local officials, as well as residents. Mailers, door hangers and construction alerts will be distributed to keep the public informed, and Fidium representatives will visit neighborhoods to share more about what to expect during construction, and how to sign up to be the first notified as soon as service is ready to install.
To learn more about the fiber internet construction process and sign up for updates on our progress, visit FidiumFiber.com. Residents with questions or concerns about fiber expansion or future service availability may contact 1.877.769.4771.
About Fidium
Fidium is the people’s fiber provider, offering symmetrical multi-gig speed internet service and an exceptional customer experience. Fidium is currently available in California, Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Texas and Vermont with new locations available daily. Learn more at FidiumFiber.com.
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