Fidium awarded ‘Fastest Internet Provider’ in Mankato as it continues fiber expansion

Award highlights the benefits of multi-gig speed all-fiber network access from Fidium

MANKATO, Minn. - Jan. 9, 2025 - Fidium has been awarded Fastest Internet Provider in Mankato by CNET, highlighting the turbocharged gig-speeds, excellent value and customer experience from the fiber internet service provider. This comes as Fidium has expanded access to 13,000 homes and businesses in Mankato and North Mankato since 2021, including to more than 2,500 locations in the past year. Fidium is set to expand to an additional 2,400 Mankato locations in 2025.

In bringing multi-gig speeds and quality service to residents and business owners, Fidium connects the Mankato community to all the benefits that come with access to a fiber broadband connection, including the flexibility to work from home as a parent.

"Having the ability to have a strong work-life balance due to my fiber internet has meant everything to me," said Jenn, a Fidium customer in Mankato. "I am able to be the best mom I can possibly be, and at the same time, be the best employee I can be. I am able to stay home if my child has a sick day, and at the same time catch all those work meetings that I need to have."

The benefits of fiber access don't stop there. Fiber broadband drives economic growth, in particular for rural communities, increasing business growth by 213% and leading to 44% higher GDP. For individuals, fiber access resulted in self-employment growth of 10% and increased per capita income by 18%. Fiber also increases real estate values, as single-family homes with fiber access have a 4.9% higher value than those without.

"We are thrilled to be able to continue our expansion of Fidium and are grateful for the recognition to be named the Best Internet Provider in Mankato by CNET," said Jennifer Spaude, senior vice president of corporate communications for Fidium. "We have seen how fiber transforms communities, connects residents and businesses to opportunities not previously accessible. We are excited to be expanding access further, upgrading locations to access Fidium's future-proof, multi-gig speed network."

In addition to Mankato and North Mankato, Fidium is also available in Eagle Lake, Lake Crystal, Mapleton and Nicollett. To check your address for service availability, visit FidiumFiber.com.

Fidium delivers multi-gig-speed internet without contracts, installation fees or data caps. All Fidium plans offer reliable, symmetrical speeds from 100 Mbps to 2 Gigs (2000 Mbps). Fidium also offers VoIP phone service plans, and features speeds that allow customers to seamlessly stream their preferred TV and entertainment.

CNET considers speeds, pricing, customer service and overall value to recommend the best internet services available, referencing their own proprietary database, provider information and spot-checking local addresses for availability. CNET is a trusted digital media publication that provides expert information, reviews and analysis on consumer technologies, services and trends. For nearly 30 years, CNET's team of editors, reporters and creators have helped consumers make informed decisions about technology-related purchases and stay up-to-date with the latest industry developments.

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About Fidium Fiber
Fidium Fiber is a customer-centered, consumer fiber broadband service offering symmetrical multi-gig speeds and exceptional service. Fidium is available in California, Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Texas and Vermont with new locations available daily. Fidium is a brand fromConsolidated Communications Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: CNSL). Consolidated is a leading broadband and business communications provider serving consumers, businesses, and wireless and wireline carriers across a 20-plus state service area. Learn more atFidiumFiber.com.