WISCASSET, Maine — June 26, 2025 — Fidium, Maine’s best internet provider according to CNET, has expanded its multi-gig, symmetrical speed internet service to Wiscasset, bringing its future-proof fiber network to more than 3,400 homes and businesses. Fidium’s expansion of its all-fiber network, which began in January, brings all the benefits that come with access to a fiber broadband connection to Wiscasset.
“We're thrilled for Fidium’s partnership to expand their fiber broadband network to our community,” said Dennis Simmons, Wiscasset Town Manager. “This milestone represents a transformative step toward bridging the digital divide, providing our underserved residents with access to critical resources like education, healthcare, and economic opportunities. Together, we're building a stronger, more connected future for everyone in our town.”
Residents in Wiscasset are among the first of more than 36,000 homes and businesses in the Lincoln County area that will be connected to Fidium’s all-fiber network this summer. Fidium, town leaders, county officials, broadband advocates and other local dignitaries will celebrate upgraded connectivity and new opportunities for communities during a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Wiscasset Community Center on Thursday, August 14 at 5:30pm.
“No matter where you live, access to a reliable fiber internet connection is crucial in today’s world,” said Sarah Davis, vice president of Market Development for Fidium. “We are proud to expand Fidium’s future-proof fiber network to Wiscasset, bringing turbocharged speeds and benefits that can enhance life for families, businesses and the community. Now families can work from home and stream their favorite entertainment. Businesses can expand and explore new opportunities. Fiber is a game changer. With Fidium’s new fiber network further in place, Lincoln County is poised for a future powered by connectivity.”
Today, more than 360,000 Maine homes and businesses have access to Fidium, with more availability coming soon across the state. Expansion of Fidium’s fiber network across Lincoln County will continue this summer, a project funded in part through a grant from the Maine Connectivity Authority, additional funding from Lincoln County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grants and private investment from Fidium. As a result of this investment, access to Fidium’s future-proof network will be available in Alna, Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor, Dresden, Edgecomb, Nobleboro, Southport, Waldoboro, Whitefield, and Wiscasset, as well as Woolwich, in Sagadahoc County. Residents and businesses may learn more and sign up for updates about future service availability at FidiumFiber.com
Fiber broadband drives economic growth, in particular for rural communities, where fiber access led to a 44% higher GDP. Fiber connectivity also brings self-employment growth of 10%, increases per capita income by 18%, and increases real estate values by 4.9%. Businesses also see a 213% increase in growth, as fiber enables opportunities to enhance customer experiences, reduce costs, improve employee productivity, improve network operations, and meet revenue targets through implementation of emerging technologies, such as AI.
Fidium’s all-fiber network delivers fast, symmetrical speeds with plans ranging from 100 Mbps to 2 Gig (2000 Mbps). Fidium provides reliable, future-ready connectivity that enables customers to stream their favorite entertainment, reduce the costs of medical care with telehealth access, capitalize on the benefits of working from home, and grow their small businesses through reliable connectivity. Fidium has been named in the Top 10 providers for Real-World Speeds by BroadbandNow and earned CNET’s Best Internet Providers recognition across its service area.
Fidium representatives will be visiting the community over the coming weeks, taking part in local events and stopping by individual homes and businesses with fiber access, sharing information about service options and availability. To learn more or to sign up for Fidium today, visit FidiumFiber.com.
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.