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Local government and civic officials gather at Saratoga Springs City Hall to welcome SLICFiber, which now is expanding broadband service and competition in the city and Saratoga County area.
Courtesy SLICFiber<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

By Paul Post<\/p>\n

Local government and civic officials took part in a recent event at Saratoga Springs City Hall to welcome upstate New York\u2019s fastest-growing internet provider to the city.<\/p>\n

St. Lawrence County-based SLICFiber already serves Geyser Crest and expects to have full coverage in the Spa City within a year.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re not a new company, we\u2019re just new to your neighborhood,\u201d SLICFiber CEO Kevin Lynch said.<\/p>\n

Fiber optics is considered vital to future growth because it has almost unlimited capacity and much greater speed. A key element of modern economic development strategy involves attracting highly talented, skilled people who can work wherever and whenever they want to, but need to be sure they are connected to the rest of the world.<\/p>\n

\u201cFast and reliable electronic communication in the 21st century is essential to economic development,\u201d said Greg Connors, Saratoga Economic Development Corporation president and CEO. \u201cIt is among the top questions asked by investors contemplating their next capital investment when considering Saratoga County. SLIC\u2019s expansion in the City of Saratoga Springs with plans to expand into Saratoga County is considered a \u2018next generation\u2019 fiber. It will replace legacy technology, provide pricing stability for its users and create full-time job opportunities.\u201d<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce President Todd Shimkus said, \u201cThe presence of broadband fiber is an important asset for this community. It strengthens our ability to retain and attract businesses, supports our existing employers, and helps position Saratoga Springs for long-term growth.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mayor John Safford of Saratoga Springs said, \u201cSLIC represents another choice for our residents and businesses,\u201d adding that SLIC has taken the time to work with the city every step of the way and that its commitment to serving the community sets it apart. He said the investment comes at no cost to the city and will add to its tax base, providing additional value to taxpayers.<\/p>\n

SLICFiber evolved out of the former Nicholville Telephone Company, founded in 1902 near Watertown. Several years ago, it began providing fiber optics across northern New York, primarily to communities that previously had no internet service.<\/p>\n

More recently, the company has moved south to Warren, Washington and Saratoga counties and is competing against Spectrum, the region\u2019s legacy technology provider. SLICFiber offers internet and phone service only, but future plans call for television service, too.<\/p>\n

The company\u2019s installation contractor has been especially busy in Glens Falls recently, putting cable on National Grid-owned utility poles.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ll be turning up service in new locations as we continue our build,\u201d Lynch said. \u201cWe use direct mail and digital ads to let people know we\u2019re coming into the community,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

SLICFiber also had a highly visible presence at Adirondack Thunder playoff games, with displays on Harding Mazzotti Arena\u2019s large video screen.<\/p>\n

Ballston Spa, Wilton and South Glens Falls are among the communities the company is also targeting.<\/p>\n

On Feb. 4, World Cancer Day, the company made a highly visible entry to Mechanicville by installing the first-ever pink fiber-optic cable, with plans to donate $25 to a local charity for every residential and commercial connection.<\/p>\n

The Mechanicville-Stillwater Chamber of Commerce was the first \u201cPink Drop\u201d customer. Plans call for working with local officials to make the #FiberofHope initiative available in SLICFiber\u2019s entire service area. Lynch said more than $16,000 has been raised to date.<\/p>\n

Installing fiber optics is extremely expensive, and asking customers to change providers they have had for many years can be quite a challenge. \u201cIt is a big risk, but people are desperate for choice,\u201d Lynch said. \u201cWe started in places that had no service at all. We\u2019ve found a pretty good success rate in communities where there\u2019s overlap. We\u2019re confident that as people get to know us as a company that they\u2019re going to appreciate getting services from us.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

By Paul Post Local government and civic officials took part in a recent event at Saratoga Springs City Hall to welcome upstate New York\u2019s fastest-growing internet provider to the city. 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