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FairPoint Upgrades Broadband Service in Franklin County, Vermont

Upgrades allow for improved internet access in more than 2,425 locations in Franklin County

South Burlington, Vt. (Nov. 3, 2016) - FairPoint Communications1 announced today the completion of broadband expansion projects in 56 Vermont towns, including Bakersfield, Berkshire, Fairfax, Fairfield, Georgia and Richford. The projects extend FairPoint’s approximately 17,000 mile fiber optic network, which is the most expansive and diversely-routed fiber network in northern New England. As a result of these completed projects, improved broadband speeds are available to 2,425 locations in Franklin County, Vermont.

“For many throughout Vermont, using the internet is an essential part of daily activities. Every day students go online to complete homework, small businesses efficiently capitalize on the benefits of e-commerce, and if you are looking for a job, you will more than likely be asked to apply online,” said Beth Fastiggi, FairPoint’s Vermont state president. “With more people using the internet, it is more important than ever to keep Vermonters throughout the state connected.”

Last year, FairPoint announced acceptance of Phase II of the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) Connect America Fund (CAF), a program designed to support expansion and operation of broadband services in high-cost areas. Utilizing CAF funding, in combination with its own significant direct investments, FairPoint completed broadband upgrade projects on portions of the following streets in these Vermont towns:

FAIRFAX
ANDBRON RD
BEAVER POND RD
BENOIT RD
BESSETTE RD
BRICK CHURCH RD
CADIEUX RD
CARROLL HILL RD
CHERRIERVILLE RD
DAUDELIN WOODS RD
DEWEY RD
ELLIES RD
FORREST RD
GREEN ACRES RD
HANLEY RD
HAWTHORNE RD
HIGHLAND RD
IRONWOOD RD
MAIN ST
MURRAY RD
NICHOLS RD
PILON RD
RUGG RD
SCENIC VISTA RD
SNOWCREST RD
STABLE RD
UPPER MEADOW RD
VALLEY RD
WIGGINS RD
WINDTOP RD

These locations will now qualify for download speeds of up to 15 Mbps2, based on the distance from the customer location to FairPoint’s servicing equipment, which is more than sufficient speed to smoothly stream high-definition video, browse the web or participate in online gaming according to FCC guidelines.

Since April 2008, FairPoint has invested more than $900 million in its communications infrastructure and technology to bring broadband to northern New England, including building thousands of miles of new fiber optic network across the region. FairPoint’s fiber-based, high capacity network offers customers a better, faster way to communicate.

To find out more details, including internet service speed eligibility, information about prices and bundled plans, or to schedule a professional installation of services, residential consumers can call 1-866.984.2001 and business customers can call 1-866.984.3001.