Consolidated Communications (Formerly Fairpoint Communications) Internet

Consolidated Communications, a residential and business broadband service, provides internet access to 4.4 million customers in 22 states. While much of Consolidated’s network consists of older DSL lines, Consolidated does offer cable, fixed wireless, and even fiber services in select areas. Consolidated Communications provides the most state coverage in Vermont, Maine, and New Hampshire.

In a recent expansion, Consolidated’s new brand, Fidium, is offering gigabit speeds via fiber-optic internet technology in eight states across the U.S. Condolidated plans to expand fiber internet access to 70 percent of the company’s footprint by 2025.

Consolidated Communications Internet Services

Among the most significant selling points of Consolidated’s internet service is its commitment to providing a seamless online experience for customers. Customers don’t pay overage fees, and Consolidated doesn’t throttle data for heavy users. Consolidated also doesn’t charge an installation or equipment rental fee, and contracts are not required.

The plans available to you depend on the development of Consolidated’s network in your location. In some regions, customers have a choice between speeds ranging between 7 and 100 Mbps. In areas upgraded with fiber lines, customers can choose up to 1 Gbps (1,000 Mbps). Fidium Fiber plans can reach symmetrical download and upload speeds up to 2 Gbps.

While Fidium has set pricing for each of its four plan offerings, Consolidated’s internet plans vary drastically in speed and price from state to state and even between cities in the same state. That said, determining whether you live in an area serviced by Consolidated Communications and what kind of connection (DSL, cable, or fiber) you’ll have access to is as simple as typing in your address in the following availability tool:

Consolidated Communications Internet Speeds

Consolidated offers a range of plans and speeds due to the different connection types offered. The Consolidated Communications network consists of various connections – DSL, fiber, cable, and even fixed wireless. Our users see average speeds around 200 Mbps due to the expansion in fiber offerings from Consolidated Communications.