FairPoint Communications, Inc (Nasdaq: FRP), a leading provider of advanced communications in northern New England, has expanded broadband to more than 120 homes and businesses in Eden, Hyde Park and Johnson.’
FairPoint’s new fiber-based, high-capacity network offers customers a better, faster way to communicate.’
‘Our next-generation network allows us to expand broadband service into areas with no high-speed Internet access and provide enhanced services across the state,’ said Beth Fastiggi, FairPoint state president for Vermont. ‘Broadband availability opens the doors to the world for the residents and businesses in Vermont and is fundamental to the state’s future economic growth.’’
FairPoint provides residential speed options up to 15Mbps. Broadband service on the next-generation network means customers can smoothly stream live video, play online games and upload photos and large files with ease.’ Reliable broadband access provides almost instant connections to information, news and entertainment.
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FairPoint’s broadband Internet service will reach customers along all or portions of the following streets: ‘
In Eden: Ober Hill Road and Route 100.
In Hyde Park: Deer Run Lane, Ferry Street, Heath Road, Locke Avenue, Mudget Drive, Mudgett Hill Road, North Hyde Park Road and Route 100.
In Johnson: Ober Hill Road and Windy Hill Drive.’
FairPoint has invested nearly $100 million in its network in the Green Mountain State and has added 1,100 miles of new fiber, providing high-speed access to more than 90 percent of its Vermont service areas.’
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (Dec. 17, 2013) ‘ FairPoint Communications, Inc