These are answers to general questions about Lamoille FiberNet. For specific questions relating to the Fidium Fiber service in our territory, please see Your questions answered! – Lamoille FiberNet.
What is Lamoille FiberNet?
Lamoille FiberNet is a Vermont Communications Union District (CUD). A CUD is an organization of two or more towns that join together as a municipality to build communications infrastructure together. More information on Vermont’s CUDs can be found on the Vermont Department of Public Service website. Lamoille FiberNet CUD includes the towns of Belvidere, Cambridge, Eden, Elmore, Hyde Park, Johnson, Morristown, Stowe, Waterville and parts of Wolcott.
How is Lamoille FiberNet governed?
Lamoille FiberNet has a governing board made up of representatives from each member town. The board makes decisions by vote in meetings that are open to the public. Lamoille FiberNet representatives for each town are appointed by their town’s Selectboard, and each member town has equal representation on the governing board and thus an equal voice in the network design and the selection of ISP.
The current board roster, officers, and CUD staff members can be found here, and information about meeting times, agendas, and minutes can be found here.
Why do we need a CUD?
It’s more efficient and profitable for Internet service providers (ISPs) to serve densely populated areas ‒ consequently, a rural state like Vermont has many underserved areas. Towns join CUDs to marshal their forces, pursue grants and other funding opportunities, and present more attractive business opportunities to ISPs and encourage service in rural areas.
Will Lamoille FiberNet cause my taxes to increase?
Absolutely not! Vermont CUDs have no authority to levy taxes. As a municipal organization, each CUD must obtain funding only via grants, gifts, bonds or loans backed by revenues from the operation of the CUD or the CUD assets. See 30 V.S.A. § 3056 for more detail.
When will my town get high-speed Internet?
The two-phase buildout construction was completed in spring/summer of 2025. It represents a fiber broadband network of over 500 miles, reaching more than 4,600 previously unserved and underserved addresses in Lamoille County.
How fast will the Internet service be?
The Lamoille FiberNet partnership with Fidium Fiber provides several levels of speeds, up to 2 gigabit — with speeds that are symmetrical (the same for both download and upload speeds) to unserved and underserved addresses in our district. The network is built with fiber-optic cables that have the capacity to deliver speeds in excess of 2Gbps.
How can I sign up for Internet broadband?
Lamoille FiberNet helped build the network, and Fidium Fiber provides the service and maintenance. You can order by calling Fidium at (844) 434-3486.
How much does this Internet cost?
Affordability was one of the major considerations when we were choosing a partner. Fidum Fiber was significantly more affordable than other business models we explored and lower cost than similar products found in some Lamoille areas. Additionally, Fidium’s parent company, Consolidated Communications, has contractually agreed that the prices charged in our area will never exceed the prices they charge in other, potentially more competitive, areas in Northern New England for the same service. Fidium participates in the Lifeline program for low-income households.
Where can I learn more about Vermont’s Communications Union Districts?
The Vermont Department of Public Service website has information on Vermont’s CUDs, as well as a current map of all active districts. Additional details and frequently asked questions about CUDs can also be found on that site.