Fidium, Maine’s best internet provider, is continuing expansion of its all-fiber internet network in Lincoln County. More than 6,800 homes and businesses in Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor and Southport will soon have access to Fidium’s symmetrical, multi-gig speed service. Fiber infrastructure construction is scheduled to begin as soon as March 10, with start dates varying by location. Additional updates on construction and details on service options can be found at FidiumFiber.com. 

More than 40,000 Lincoln County-area homes and businesses will gain access to Fidium through network expansion, with construction already underway in Edgecomb, Waldoboro, Whitefield and Wiscasset, as well as parts of Alna, Nobleboro and Westport Island. Additional construction is planned for later this spring in Dresden, as well as Woolwich, in Sagadahoc County. Fiber expansion is being funded in part through a grant from the Maine Connectivity Authority, with additional funding from Lincoln County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grants and private investment from Fidium.   

Fidium’s expansion will upgrade internet access for Lincoln County, offering benefits that come with fiber broadband access, including improved educational outcomes, reduced healthcare costs and enhanced economic opportunities. 

“Bringing Fidium to Lincoln County will bring turbocharged speeds and the latest, most reliable broadband technology,” said Sarah Davis, vice president of Market Development for Fidium. “We appreciate the community’s patience as we build this new fiber infrastructure, which will connect residents and businesses to opportunities not previously accessible. Over the next several months, we will be working to expand our multi-gig speed all-fiber network and upgrade locations to access Fidium's future-proof fiber service.” 

Today, more than 294,000 Maine homes and businesses have access to Fidium. Communities with fiber access include Brunswick, Harpswell, Rockland, and Rockport, with more connectivity coming soon across the state. Check your address for availability, explore service options and sign up to be the first notified as soon as service is ready to install at FidiumFiber.com. 

Fiber broadband is a future-proof technology that can be easily upgraded without rewiring the entire network. Fiber networks are more sustainable than other technologies with significantly lower power needs and reduced use of plastics. Fiber optic cables are not susceptible to corrosion or electrical interference making them more resilient to extreme weather conditions, including high winds, lightning strikes and floods. Fiber networks require less overall repair and maintenance and boasts up to 67% faster repair times than other wired technologies.   

Construction requires installing new fiber optic lines along roads and in public utility areas and may include digging and climbing of utility poles. Crews will be working along the edge of private property within the public right-of-way and/or public utility easements. This work may require temporary traffic detours, and some noise and dust. Paint markings and/or flags may be placed in areas where construction is active. Flags will be removed once work is complete in the area. Crews will work quickly, clean up after themselves and always strive to minimize disruption.  

More information on the fiber build progress will be shared with town and city officials, as well as residents. Mailers, door hangers and construction alerts will be distributed to keep the public informed, and Fidium representatives will be visiting neighborhoods to share more about what to expect during construction. 

Residents with specific construction questions or concerns should contact 1-877-769-4771.