Northwest Fiberworx (NWFX) Signs Agreement With Great Works Internet Vermont (GWI VT) for Internet Service Provider (ISP) and Related Services

St. Albans, VT  – September 12, 2023 The Northwest Vermont Communications Union District, d/b/a Northwest Fiberworx (NWFX) based in Saint Albans, Vermont, has reached a milestone agreement with the Biddeford Internet Corporation, d/b/a Great Works Internet Vermont (GWI VT) located in South Royalton, Vermont paving the way for 30,000 locations over 22 Northwestern Vermont communities to access a robust, reliable …

Great Works Internet Receives Grant Funding to Expand Networks in Belfast, Paris, West Paris, and Sumner

Biddeford, Maine– Biddeford Internet Corporation d.b.a. GWI, Maine’s premier provider in fiber-optic internet service and the state’s first B Corporation certified Internet Service Provider (ISP), announced today that they will receive funding from the Maine Connectivity Authority’s “Reach Me” grant program to expand high-speed fiber optic internet in Belfast, Paris, West Paris, and Sumner Maine. The nearly $2,000,000 in “Reach …

GWI Awarded Grant Funding to Build Networks in Three Maine Towns

Biddeford Internet Corporation, d.b.a GWI, was awarded over $9 million in grant funding from the ConnectME Authority to build high-speed fiber optic broadband networks in the Towns of Hebron, Sumner, and Northport. GWI was one of a handful of applicants to receive grants from the ConnectME Authority, Maine’s agency for promotion of broadband, in their most recent round of funding. …

Municipal Make-ready Exemption and Why it Matters

For utility poles that are located in the public right of way, the term “municipal space” refers to a section of the utility pole reserved for municipal use. When municipalities first allowed utility poles to be set in the public rights of way over 120 years ago, part of the agreement was that in return for using public space, the …

GWI to Build Networks in Five Maine Towns

Biddeford, Maine– Great Works Internet (“GWI”), Arctaris Impact Investors, LLC (“Arctaris”), and the Finance Authority of Maine (“FAME”) announced plans today to build new fiber broadband networks for five communities in Maine, including South Portland, Millinocket, East Millinocket, Medway and Belfast.  The projects are made possible through a partnership with FAME, which is providing a loan and commercial guarantee support …

September Update from our President and COO

As the fall season approaches, I hope with all the certainties and uncertainties life has to offer us, you are able to navigate the situation with family and friends. I also hope you are able to give yourself time to engage in the activities that make you happy and joyful. From GWI’s side, we have been able to make good …

GWI Awarded ConnectME Grant for Town of Northport

Biddeford, ME – Biddeford Internet Corporation, d.b.a GWI, was awarded $655,409 in grant funding from the ConnectME Authority to build a high-speed fiber optic broadband network in the Town of Northport, Maine. GWI was one of a handful of applicants to receive a grant from the ConnectME Authority, Maine’s agency for promotion of broadband, in their most recent round of funding.  The …

GWI Awarded Deerfield Valley Communication Union District VT Project

Biddeford, ME– At a special meeting on Thursday, July 1, the Deerfield Valley Communications Union District (DVCUD, dba DVFiber) Governing Board unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Great Works Internet (GWI) of Biddeford, ME in partnership with ValleyNet of Royalton, VT.  This public/private partnership intends to secure broadband access for every home and business in the district, currently …