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GoNetspeed Invests $13M for High-Speed Internet in Newport

5/26/2025

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GoNetspeed is set to revolutionize Newport, Rhode Island, with a $13 million investment to bring high-speed fiber internet to over 8,200 homes and businesses. Construction kicks off in fall 2025, with residents enjoying faster connections by spring 2026. Governor Dan McKee emphasizes the project's potential to boost the local economy, bolstered by $9 million from the state's Capital Projects Fund.

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GoNetspeed is set to revolutionize Newport, Rhode Island, with a $13 million investment to bring high-speed fiber internet to over 8,200 homes and businesses. Construction kicks off in fall 2025, with residents enjoying faster connections by spring 2026. Governor Dan McKee emphasizes the project's potential to boost the local economy, bolstered by $9 million from the state's Capital Projects Fund.