GoNetspeed Launches East Hartford’s 100% Fiber Internet

EAST HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GoNetspeed today announced that 100% fiber internet is now available in East Hartford. Through GoNetspeed’s fully funded $2.7 million investment in East Hartford, more than 6,700 residents and businesses will experience fast, reliable internet and voice service for their home or business, free of taxpayer dollars.

As GoNetspeed continues construction throughout East Hartford, thousands of residents and businesses will soon have access to high-speed, 100% fiber internet. GoNetspeed’s full construction process is expected to be complete by the spring of 2024. Residents and businesses interested may visit gonetspeed.com to sign up for priority installation once service is available in their area.

“As GoNetspeed begins connecting their first customers in East Hartford, this marks the start of a new opportunity for growth for our community,” said Mayor Connor S. Martin. “With GoNetspeed as a member of our community, we now welcome even more provider choice with multiple service options. Our residents will have the benefit of provider competition which will improve the quality of service, speeds, and pricing in the marketplace, positioning the town to embrace the future of technology through 100% fiber internet.”

"We are incredibly excited to bring the power and speed of fiber internet to East Hartford,” said Tom Perrone, GoNetspeed Chief Operations Officer. “Fiber internet will unlock a world of possibilities, from seamless remote work and online education to limitless entertainment and cutting-edge technology. We're proud to be playing a part in connecting East Hartford to the future and can't wait to see how residents and businesses embrace this transformative technology."

GoNetspeed continues to ensure that more communities throughout Connecticut have access to a high-speed 100% fiber internet infrastructure. Currently, more than 30 communities across the state have access to GoNetspeed’s service, along with many communities that are well on their way to having access to GoNetspeed’s fiber internet.

With a legacy of innovation and a commitment to customer service, GoNetspeed is excited to accelerate the expansion of its fiber networks throughout nine states, including Connecticut. GoNetspeed continues to deliver more fiber, more access, more speed, and better reliability to residents and businesses throughout our footprint. With access to 100% fiber internet, customers have access to symmetrical upload and download speeds, ranging from 500 Mbps to 1 Gbps (1,000 Mbps). Learn more about GoNetspeed at gonetspeed.com.

About GoNetspeed:

GoNetspeed, a high-speed fiber internet provider, serving residential and business customers in Maine, Alabama, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Missouri, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, and West Virginia, formed a partnership with Oak Hill Capital (“Oak Hill”) in January 2021, allowing GoNetspeed to accelerate the expansion of its fiber network throughout the Northeastern U.S. Adding thousands of new service areas every year, GoNetspeed is one of the largest independent internet providers in the east. For more information about GoNetspeed, or to inquire about service in your residence, business or community, visit gonetspeed.com.