News

Archtop Fiber, a Kingston, New York headquartered ISP, has begun constructing a 100 percent fiber network in the city of Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

By: Brad Randall, Broadband Communities

A New York-based ISP is continuing its “aggressive fiber-optic network build” in the Northeast.

This week Archtop Fiber announced Pittsfield, Massachusetts as the latest community where they’re engaged in network construction. The city, which is the seat of Berkshire County, is currently served by providers like Verizon, Spectrum, and EarthLink Fiber, according to BroadbandSearch.net.

“Breaking ground in Pittsfield is more evidence of our commitment to bringing the best internet solution to the communities that need it most,” said Jeff DeMond, the chairman and CEO of Archtop Fiber.

Mond said Archtop Fiber was thrilled to join the Pittsfield market and looks forward to “many years of continued growth and service to our communities and customers.”

Archtop Fiber currently operates networks in the New York communities of Kingston, Saugerties, Rhinebeck, and Warwick, according to the company’s announcement.

Additionally, the provider announced that networks in Hudson and Catskill, New York are slated for launch this summer.

According to Archtop Fiber’s release, the network being constructed in Pittsfield “will support more efficient streaming, a house full of Wi-Fi connected devices, video conferencing, e-commerce and bring new business opportunities to the community.”

The ISP’s July 9 release also claimed their XGS-PON network in Pittsfield would be the most environmentally friendly internet service in the area.

To get content like this delivered to your inbox, subscribe to the Broadband Communities newsletter.