Consolidated Communications Boosts Internet
Speeds to 1 Gig with Fiber Expansion in Sacramento and Roseville, California
More than 22,000 locations have been upgraded
with faster, more reliable fiber, enabling improved remote working, learning
and entertainment experiences
Consolidated Communications, a top 10 fiber provider in the U.S., today announced the availability of 1 Gig broadband services to more than 22,000 residential and small business locations in Sacramento and Roseville, California. By utilizing fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) technology, the enhanced broadband service significantly increases speeds and on-demand capabilities for customers across the city.
“Gigabit broadband Internet
access gives residents the speeds they need to work and learn from home and
helps businesses more efficiently access the cloud,” said Rob Koester,
senior vice president of consumer product management at Consolidated
Communications. “The delivery of Gig speeds supports the high-bandwidth activities
of residents and small businesses, and we know these benefits, and others, will
improve the broadband experience in the community.”
Fiber Internet services deliver faster, highly
reliable broadband connectivity, including symmetrical Gigabit speeds. The fiber network supports remote access and video
conferencing for telecommuters and remote learners; allows the creation and
upload of high-bandwidth content, uninterrupted video streaming and gaming; and
enables easy use of smart-home devices.
In addition, Consolidated
understands the importance of ensuring customers can use all the data they need
to access critical services and does not impose data caps, throttle speeds or
charge extra for heavy data users. “We feel strongly about not penalizing our
customers for using what they need to work, learn and live,” added Koester.
“Roseville was recently
recognized by Money.com as the fifth best place to live in the U.S. if you work
from home, a ranking that wouldn’t be possible if our residents lacked
access to high-speed, reliable Internet like Consolidated Communications has
long offered,” said Wendy Gerig, chief executive officer of the Roseville Area
Chamber. “These new upgrades reinforce what Roseville residents already know:
whether you return to your office or continue working remotely, you’re in good
hands with Consolidated.”
More than 1,500 locations in Elk Grove and Citrus Heights are also eligible for 1 Gig broadband services. Residential and small business customers can find out if Consolidated Communications’ Gigabit broadband services are available at their address by going to consolidated.com.
Source: Consolidated Communications media announcement