New, Fiber Internet Networks Turned Up in Three N.H. Towns; Network Builds in Two Other Towns Nearing Completion
February 24 2021 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Several fiber expansion projects underway in rural communities
across Consolidated Communications’ service area
Consolidated Communications, (NASDAQ: CNSL), a top 10 fiber
provider in the U.S., recently completed the construction of
high-speed, fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) Internet networks in the
New Hampshire towns of Dublin, Rindge and Westmoreland. Upon the
completion of two additional networks in Walpole and Harrisville,
over 8,000 new Cheshire County locations will be connected to
faster, highly reliable, broadband services, including symmetrical
speeds up to 1 Gig.
The new fiber services and highly reliable connection can
support remote access and video conferencing for telecommuters and
remote learners; allow the creation and uploading of high-bandwidth
content; and enable easy use of smart-home devices. Consumers can
also sign up for video content available through one of
Consolidated’s streaming partners with the flexibility to watch
their favorite programs on any device.
"Consolidated continues to prove they’re the reliable community
partner they promised to become,” said John Snowdon, former
chairman of the Westmoreland Broadband Advisory Committee. “Our
residents are elated to finally be able to confidently work from
home, run a business, take part in remote schooling and enjoy the
quality of life that comes with a reliable, high-speed fiber
network. The benefits we will receive from this partnership are
only just beginning and, once again, our voters made the right
choice.”
The projects, which totaled nearly $13 million and included a $4
million investment from Consolidated, were built with no associated
property tax increases as the towns issued bonds for their
broadband infrastructure.
“These fiber network partnerships ensure rural towns have the
broadband access their residents and small businesses need to work,
learn and live without increasing taxes,” said Rob Koester, senior
vice president, consumer product management at Consolidated
Communications. “Our commitment to work with cities and towns
across the region will continue to grow as we connect more people
and create numerous, lasting economic development, e-commerce and
quality-of-life benefits and opportunities.”
Consolidated Communications is actively working to expand rural
broadband and has a strong track record of partnering with public
and private entities to deliver enhanced and increased broadband
service.
- Recently, the Company partnered with the state of New Hampshire
and the towns of Danbury, Springfield, Mason and Errol to expand
and enhance broadband to more than 2,000 residents and
businesses.
- In December 2020, Consolidated announced plans to upgrade of
1.6 million locations to symmetrical, multi-gig speeds over a
five-year period, including over 1 million locations in Northern
New England.
For more information on the company’s network build plan and
investments, visit consolidated.com/future.
About Consolidated Communications
Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CNSL) is a
leading broadband and business communications provider serving
consumers, businesses, and wireless and wireline carriers across
rural and metro communities and a 23-state service area. Leveraging
an advanced fiber network spanning 46,600 fiber route miles,
Consolidated Communications is a top-10 fiber provider in the U.S.
offering a wide range of communications solutions, including:
high-speed Internet, data, phone, security, managed services, cloud
services and wholesale, carrier solutions. From our first
connection 125 years ago, Consolidated is dedicated to turning
technology into solutions, connecting people and enriching how they
work and live. Visit www.consolidated.com for more information.
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Shannon Sullivan, Consolidated Communications 603-656-1521,
shannon.sullivan@consolidated.com
Jennifer Spaude, Consolidated Communications 507-386-3765,
jennifer.spaude@consolidated.com
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