All-fiber, symmetrical speed network from Fidium offers new opportunities for entertainment, economic development, remote learning, telehealth and more, with plans as low as $30
ORLAND, Maine — August 22, 2025 — Fidium, Maine’s best internet provider according to CNET, has expanded its multi-gig, symmetrical speed internet service to Orland and Bucksport, bringing its future-proof fiber network to more than 2,400 homes and businesses. Fidium’s expansion of its all-fiber network, which began in April, brings all the benefits that come with access to a fiber broadband connection.
Orland celebrated the completion of the the new fiber network at a ribbon cutting ceremony on August 12, being joined by representatives from the Maine Connectivity Authority and Fidium. Town officials and community members celebrated new fiber access, with Fidium naming Orland as an official ‘Gig Town.’
“I want to extend the Town of Orland’s sincere appreciation to Fidium for bringing its fiber network to our community,” said Cliff Guthre of the Orland Select Board. “The scale of commitment to reach our residents spread across rural terrain is not something we take for granted. This infrastructure brings faster, more reliable internet than ever before, and moves us closer to digital equity—opening access to education, remote healthcare, economic opportunity, and personal connection for underserved households. We’re especially grateful for the care shown by Fidium’s teams. Residents consistently report quick, easy installations tailored to individual needs. That level of service makes a real difference in a community like ours. Thank you, Fidium, for investing in Orland’s future.”
Today, more than 385,000 Maine homes and businesses have access to Fidium, including more than 27,000 locations in Bar Harbor, Blue Hill, Castine, Ellsworth, Orland, Winter Harbor and more towns in Hancock County. Residents and businesses owners may learn more and sign up for updates about future service availability at FidiumFiber.com.
“In expanding fiber access, we are proud to help build the future in Orland, Bucksport and across Hancock County,” said Sarah Davis, vice president of Market Development for Fidium. “We have seen how fiber transforms communities, especially in rural areas where connectivity hasn’t always been easy. Fiber access delivers reliable connections, meaning more time and energy for growing businesses, furthering careers and engaging with loved ones. We are excited to bring Fidium and these life changing benefits to Orland, Bucksport and more Maine communities.”
Fiber broadband drives economic growth, particularly 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.
“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.”
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.