STRATFORD, CT — Residents and businesses throughout Stratford will soon have access to GoNetspeed’s 100 percent fiber-optic internet, officials announced Tuesday.

“GoNetspeed’s privately funded $7 million build in Stratford will equip more than 12,400 residents and businesses with state-of-the-art digital infrastructure designed to support future growth, with speeds of up to two gigabits for residents,” officials wrote in a news release.

Construction on GoNetspeed’s fiber-optic network in Stratford is slated to begin by fall 2025, with the first residents and businesses expected to be connected soon after construction is underway, according to the news release.

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“We understand how vital it is to have reliable internet and customer support you can trust,” said Tom Perrone, chief operations officer at GoNetspeed. “That’s why our service is designed with our customers at the center — enabling them to work, learn, stream, and game seamlessly. Our investment in Stratford delivers fast, dependable fiber-optic connectivity to homes and businesses, all without the use of taxpayer dollars. We’re investing in infrastructure that will empower Stratford’s residents and businesses — now and for generations to come.”

GoNetspeed continues to “ensure that more communities throughout Connecticut gain access to high-speed 100% fiber internet infrastructure,” according to the news release.

Stratford joins Ansonia, Bridgeport, Danbury, East Haven, New Haven, Hartford, and more than 40 additional communities in gaining access to GoNetspeed’s service, along with many other communities that are well on their way to having access to GoNetspeed’s fiber internet.

“With a legacy of innovation and a commitment to customer service, GoNetspeed is accelerating the expansion of its fiber networks across 11 states, including Connecticut,” the news release states. “GoNetspeed continues to deliver more fiber, more access, more speed, and better reliability to residents and businesses throughout our footprint. With access to 100% fiber internet, customers have access to symmetrical upload and download speeds, ranging from 500 Mbps to 2 Gbps.”

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