GoNetspeed Expands 100% Fiber-Optic Internet; Service Available in Four Vermont Communities

CASTLETON, Vt.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GoNetspeed, the northeast’s largest independent fiber builder, announced today that Benson, Castleton, Hubbardton, and Sudbury now have access to 100% fiber-optic internet with construction officially complete. GoNetspeed’s privately funded, combined $3.5 million investment in its expanded Vermont network delivers more than 2,160 homes and businesses access to high-speed, reliable service. Residents and businesses interested in GoNetspeed services may visit gonetspeed.com/vt to sign up for installation.

“Otter Creek Communications Union District was thrilled to collaborate with GoNetspeed’s build-out of high-speed broadband to rural towns in the Rutland region. Now post-construction, our ongoing meetings with GoNetspeed’s dedicated, professional staff continues to support optimal broadband experiences for Benson, Castleton, Hubbardton, and Sudbury residents,” said Laura Black, Governing Board Chair of the Otter Creek Communications Union District.

“We’re proud to continue enhancing our network in Vermont, bringing fiber upgrades to communities as part of our ongoing commitment to better connectivity,” said Richard Clark, CEO of GoNetspeed. “While several Vermont communities already benefit from strong service, fiber allows us to offer even more speed and reliability. Our investment in Benson, Castleton, Hubbardton, and Sudbury will give residents and local businesses access to the tools they need to stay connected and continue growing.”

GoNetspeed continues to ensure that more communities throughout Vermont have access to a high-speed, 100% fiber internet infrastructure. Currently, eight communities throughout the state have access to GoNetspeed’s service, including Benson, Castleton, Cornwall, Hubbardton, Orwell, Shoreham, Sudbury, and Whiting, along with many communities that are well on their way to having access to GoNetspeed’s fiber internet.

Clark expressed, “We are proud to expand our footprint in Vermont and welcome more customers to our growing network!”

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 Vermont. 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 250 Mbps to 1 gigabits. 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.