FairPoint Communications Boosts Network Speed in New York and Massachusetts

Release Courtesy of Globe Wire and Fierce Telecom

FairPoint Communications has installed new equipment across its service territories in New York and Massachusetts, bringing greater broadband speeds to more than 44,100 residences or businesses served by these upgraded facilities. The upgrade means that FairPoint customers have the opportunity to more quickly email photos, download music, stream videos, and surf the Internet.

“High-speed Internet access opens doors to the world for residents and businesses alike and is fundamental to the region’s future economic growth,” said Lisa Hood, Senior Vice President of FairPoint’s Telecom Group Operations. “This is another example of FairPoint’s continued investment in our network which has expanded the availability of high-speed Internet to thousands of locations in about 30 communities in New York and Massachusetts.”

The upgrade projects bring a range of broadband speed options to these communities, and depending on the customer’s distance from the upgraded equipment, some customers can qualify for up to a 50 Mbps download speed and up to a 10 Mbps upload speed. Building a robust and versatile network across the region is crucial to handling the increasing demands for bandwidth, Hood said.

Since 2012, FairPoint has invested more than $11 million in its New York/Massachusetts service territories to reach new customers, upgrade its network and expand Internet access.

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