GoNetspeed Ramps Up Connecticut Build Plans; East Haven Next in Line for Fiber-Optic Speeds

EAST HAVEN, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GoNetspeed, the Northeast’s largest independent fiber builder, today announced that the Town of East Haven is the next Connecticut community in line to join GoNetspeed’s 100% fiber-optic network. GoNetspeed’s fully funded $7.5 million investment in East Haven will bring more than 13,000 residents and businesses access to symmetrical upload and download fiber-optic speeds of up to two gigabits for residential customers.

GoNetspeed plans to break ground on East Haven’s new fiber-optic infrastructure by summer 2025, with the first residents and businesses expected to be connected shortly after construction begins. Residents and businesses interested in learning more about GoNetspeed services can visit gonetspeed.com/ct/ to declare interest and receive updates.

“Fiber-optic internet is fast, resilient, and will make East Haven even more attractive to additional investments,” said Mayor Joseph A. Carfora. “GoNetspeed’s investment in our town will provide residents with technologically advanced service while boosting local business productivity and building upon our great quality of life on the coast of Connecticut.”

“A reliable, high-speed fiber-optic connection transforms the online experience, making it faster and more enjoyable,” said Tom Perrone, Chief Operations Officer at GoNetspeed. “Our expansion into East Haven brings the community access to cutting-edge infrastructure that delivers consistent, ultrafast speeds. This fully funded network reflects our commitment to supporting Connecticut’s digital future and continued growth across the state.”

GoNetspeed continues to ensure that more communities throughout Connecticut gain access to high-speed 100% fiber internet infrastructure. East Haven joins Bridgeport, Danbury, New Haven, Hartford, and more than 40 additional communities in gaining access to GoNetspeed’s service, along with many other 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 accelerating the expansion of its fiber networks across ten 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 2 Gbps. 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, Rhode Island, 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 Northeast. For more information about GoNetspeed, or to inquire about service in your residence, business or community, visit gonetspeed.com.