Full-Time
Lineman-New Gloucester
ME
GoNetspeed
201-500 employees
Gigabit fiber internet provider, no contracts
Compensation Overview
$22 - $30/hr
New Gloucester, ME, USA
In Person
On-site in New Gloucester, Maine; daily commuting required; occasional out-of-town travel during the week.
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- Experienced ground hand preferred
- Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or GED
- Completion of an apprenticeship program in the lineman trade or willingness to learn if no prior experience
- Possess a valid Driver's license and a clean driving record
- Commercial Driver's license is a plus
- Proficient in new build, fiber installation, and pole transfers
- Knowledge in building strand, lashing, pole transfers, grounding as well as building and repairing aerial telecommunication lines
- Ability to lift up to 50-75 lbs
- Ability to climb poles and work aloft up to 30'
- Pass a pre-employment background check, MVR check, and drug screening
- Ability to utilize ladders, crawl spaces, manholes, and trenches to access various installations and construction points as required
- Safely operate a bucket truck, climb poles and utilize standard tools of the trade
- This position requires out of town traveling during the week
- Flexibility to work across all division (underground/aerial)
- Work outside in varying conditions.
- Work mandatory overtime as required
GoNetspeed provides high-speed fiber optic internet to homes and businesses in Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and New York. Its service uses a fiber network to deliver fixed, fast speeds—up to synchronous gigabit rates—with no data caps and no long-term contracts, billed as monthly subscriptions. The company differentiates itself by offering straightforward pricing and flexible terms, aiming to attract customers who want a reliable alternative to traditional cable providers. Its goal is to expand its fiber network and roll out service to more communities, continuing to upgrade infrastructure to improve speed and reliability.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$112.5M
Headquarters
Rochester, New York
Founded
2016
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- June-September 2026 brought New Jersey builds in Rahway, Parlin, Old Bridge, and Carteret.
- July 2026 Oneonta launched customers; Salem and Kittery expand active Massachusetts and Maine growth.
- Oak Hill and T-Mobile's joint venture validates GoNetspeed's network value and accelerates funding.
What critics are saying
- T-Mobile's 1H 2027 acquisition integration can distract management and freeze local execution.
- Fidium, Spectrum, and local overbuilders target the same Northeast towns with deeper balance sheets.
- If post-deal customer churn spikes, GoNetspeed loses autonomy and becomes a migration vehicle.
What makes GoNetspeed unique
- GoNetspeed builds 100% fiber with symmetrical speeds up to 6 Gbps, not cable.
- Oak Hill-backed, it expands faster than regulated incumbents across 11 states.
- Its independent Northeast brand wins communities seeking no-contract, no-data-cap fiber alternatives.
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↑ 2%Carteret is next: gonetspeed announces $8 investment to bring 100% fiber internet to the Borough. September 02, 2026 09:04 ET | Source: GoNetspeed CARTERET BOROUGH, N.J., Sept. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - The Northeast's largest independent fiber internet provider is expanding its New Jersey footprint once again, with the Borough of Carteret next in line for its 100% fiber-optic network. Backed by a fully funded $8 million investment, GoNetspeed's expansion will bring symmetrical internet speeds of up to 6 Gbps to more than 6,300 homes and businesses, expanding access to faster, more reliable connectivity across the Garden State. "We're excited to invest in Carteret and bring residents and businesses a new level of connectivity. Our work in New Jersey goes beyond expanding our network,..." "Strong communities are built on strong infrastructure, and reliable fiber internet has become an essential part of that foundation," "We're excited to invest in Carteret and bring residents and businesses a new level of connectivity. Our work in New Jersey goes beyond expanding our network,..." "Strong communities are built on strong infrastructure, and reliable fiber internet has become an essential part of that foundation," With construction expected to be underway as early as spring of 2027, GoNetspeed anticipates the first Carteret homes and businesses to be connected by next summer. Those interested in learning more about GoNetspeed services can visit gonetspeed.com/nj/carteret. "Strong communities are built on strong infrastructure, and reliable fiber internet has become an essential part of that foundation," said Richard Clark, GoNetspeed president and CEO. "We're excited to invest in Carteret and bring residents and businesses a new level of connectivity. Our work in New Jersey goes beyond expanding our network, it's an investment in Carteret's future and in the continued growth and success of communities across the state." GoNetspeed is accelerating its expansion across New Jersey, with Carteret joining a growing number of communities soon to be connected to the company's 100% fiber internet network. Following recent investments in Parlin, East Brunswick, and Old Bridge, as well as ongoing construction in South River, GoNetspeed continues to expand access to faster speeds, more choice, and reliable connectivity for residents and businesses statewide, and across the Northeast. With a legacy of innovation and a commitment to customer service, GoNetspeed is accelerating the expansion of its fiber networks across 11 states, including New Jersey through a combined initial investment of $110 million. GoNetspeed continues to deliver more fiber, more access, more speed, and better reliability to residents and businesses throughout our footprint. With access to 100% fiber internet, customers have access to symmetrical upload and download speeds, ranging from 500 Mbps to 6 Gbps. Learn more about GoNetspeed at gonetspeed.com. About GoNetspeed: GoNetspeed, a high-speed fiber internet provider serving residential and business customers in Maine, Alabama, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and West Virginia, formed a partnership with Oak Hill Capital ("Oak Hill") in January 2021, allowing GoNetspeed to accelerate the expansion of its fiber network throughout the Northeastern U.S. Adding thousands of new service areas every year, GoNetspeed is one of the largest independent internet providers in the Northeast and is nationally recognized for ISP gaming speeds. For more information about GoNetspeed, or to inquire about service in your residence, business or community, visit gonetspeed.com.
GoNetspeed's $4.5M Parlin build: what it means for your crew. GoNetspeed just broke ground on a $4.5 million fiber build in Parlin, New Jersey. Construction is already moving. If you run crews in the Northeast and you're not already talking to this ISP, that's the decision on your desk this week. Who GoNetspeed is and why it matters to your pipeline. GoNetspeed calls itself the Northeast's largest independent fiber internet provider. That's not a small claim. Independent ISPs at that scale move faster than the big telcos. They don't run every build through six layers of procurement. They pick contractors who can perform and keep them busy. A $4.5 million project in one New Jersey community is a signal. It's not the whole story. ISPs at this growth stage tend to stack builds. Parlin is likely one of several active or planned expansions in the region. If they're satisfied with the contractor on this job, that relationship carries forward. A $4.5 million fiber build in a suburban New Jersey community typically means aerial and underground drops, strand lashing, handhole installs, and last-mile connections to homes. It's the kind of work that runs 8 to 12 field techs for several months. You're looking at crew-weeks, not crew-days. The contractors who land these jobs aren't usually the lowest bidder. They're the ones the ISP's construction manager already trusts. That trust gets built before the RFP hits, not after. The Northeast is active right now and BEAD is still coming. New Jersey has a BEAD allocation sitting in the process. BEAD, the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment program, is federal funding run through state broadband offices to connect unserved and underserved locations. That money hasn't hit the ground yet, but private ISP builds like this one are already moving. GoNetspeed isn't waiting on federal timelines. That's the pattern worth watching. Private-capital builds are outpacing BEAD right now in the Northeast. If you're holding out for BEAD subgrant work to materialize, you may be sitting while your competitors are in the field building relationships with ISPs who have real money in motion today. Here's the call you have to make. If you're a telecom contractor running crews in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, or Pennsylvania, GoNetspeed is worth a direct outreach. Not a cold email. A conversation. Find the construction or operations contact, not the sales team. Ask who manages their build program. Ask if they're bringing on additional contractors for current or upcoming expansions. You won't get a contract from one call. But you won't get one from zero calls either. I've seen this play out with independent ISPs across the region. The contractor who shows up early and asks smart questions is the one who gets the call when a slot opens. One more thing. Before you make that call, get your house in order. Current COI, bonding capacity, crew count, and a clear answer to the question: how quickly can you mobilize? ISPs running active builds don't have time for contractors who need two weeks to figure out if they can take the work. What to watch next. GoNetspeed's Parlin build is the news. The real question is what comes after it. Track their press releases and permit filings in adjacent New Jersey communities. Middlesex County, where Parlin sits, has dense residential areas that fit exactly the profile ISPs like GoNetspeed target. Stay close to this one. Get this kind of breakdown every week in The Splice, the newsletter built for telecom contractor owner-operators. Subscribe below. The contractor who builds the relationship before the RFP drops is the one who wins the work after it does. Gil Ramirez founded Telecom Contractor Solutions in Houston. He works inside the back office of fiber and low voltage contractors running 5 to 25 crews, on the billing, the job costing, and the cash flow that follows both. Recent client work: cutting days out of the gap between work complete and invoice sent, and getting an owner lender ready for a $1M real estate loan plus $300K in working capital. Would it be a bad idea to put 30 minutes on your own numbers? Book a fit call. Background is on the about page, and field notes go up on LinkedIn. Get BEAD updates before the trade press writes them up. The Splice decodes federal funding intel for crews and ops, not policy folks. Action items, not summaries. One five-minute read a week. Free. Get this coverage first in Google
GoNetspeed's $4.5M Parlin fiber expansion kicks off. By GlobeNewswire August 19, 2026 Construction begins to bring fast, reliable 100% fiber internet to more New Jerseyans PARLIN, N.J., Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - GoNetspeed, the Northeast's largest independent fiber internet provider, today announced that construction has officially begun in Parlin, bringing another Northeast community closer to reliable, high-speed fiber internet. Backed by a fully funded $4.5 million investment, GoNetspeed will bring its symmetrical, 100% fiber-optic network to more than 3,100 homes and businesses, expanding connectivity and unlocking new possibilities for those who call Parlin home. With construction actively progressing, GoNetspeed anticipates its first Parlin residents and businesses to be connected this winter. Interested customers can visit gonetspeed.com/nj/parlin to learn more, sign up for construction updates and pre-order service. "Parlin deserves infrastructure that does more than simply keep it connected," said Richard Clark, GoNetspeed President and CEO. "Our 100% fiber network is built to grow alongside Parlin, providing residents and businesses with the reliability and performance they need to thrive. By laying the groundwork for a more connected future, this investment gives Parlin the tools to embrace new opportunities and what comes next." Continuing to build momentum in New Jersey, GoNetspeed is rapidly expanding its footprint across its 11th state through an initial $110 million investment. Parlin joins South River and the Rahway area, where construction is already underway to soon bring its 100% fiber network to thousands of New Jerseyans across the state. Following recent expansions announced in East Brunswick, and Old Bridge, many more New Jersey households and businesses are well on their way to gaining access to GoNetspeed's upgraded connectivity. As GoNetspeed continues expanding its network across the Northeast, more communities are gaining access to 100% fiber-optic internet built for the way people live and work today. With ultra-fast, symmetrical speeds and dependable reliability, GoNetspeed's future-proof infrastructure helps communities stay connected and supports their digital future. With a legacy of innovation and a commitment to customer service, GoNetspeed is accelerating the expansion of its fiber networks across 11 states, including New Jersey. The company continues to deliver more fiber, more access, more speed and greater reliability to residents and businesses throughout its footprint. Powered by a 100% fiber-optic network, customers gain access to symmetrical upload and download speeds ranging from 500 Mbps to 6 Gbps. Learn more about GoNetspeed at gonetspeed.com. About GoNetspeed: GoNetspeed, a high-speed fiber internet provider serving residential and business customers in Maine, Alabama, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and West Virginia, formed a partnership with Oak Hill Capital ("Oak Hill") in January 2021, allowing GoNetspeed to accelerate the expansion of its fiber network throughout the Northeastern U.S. Adding thousands of new service areas every year, GoNetspeed is one of the largest independent internet providers in the Northeast and is nationally recognized for ISP gaming speeds. For more information about GoNetspeed, or to inquire about service in your residence, business or community, visit gonetspeed.com. Media Contact: Katie Bartholomai 502.821.6784
GoNetspeed begins construction of fiber network in Rahway area as part of $43M investment. ROI-NJ Staff(Rahway) August 11, 2026 GoNetspeed, an expanding independent fiber internet provider, said on Aug. 11 that construction has begun in the Rahway area, marking the start of a fully funded $43 million investment that will bring its 100% fiber internet network to more than 34,000 homes and businesses across Rahway, Clark, Linden, and Woodbridge. The internet provider announced on June 30 that it was expanding its fiber network to the four additional New Jersey communities. With construction initially underway in Rahway, GoNetspeed anticipates connecting its first residents and businesses this winter, with work spreading across Clark, Linden and Woodbridge in the coming weeks. "With construction now underway in the Rahway area, we're excited to begin bringing our fiber network to these communities," said David Allen, Senior Vice President of Network Operations at GoNetspeed. "From the businesses that power local economies to the people who work, learn, and stay connected every day, Rahway, Clark, Linden, and Woodbridge deserve internet infrastructure built for the future. We're proud to invest in the region, delivering reliable connectivity and choice that will support these communities for years to come." As GoNetspeed continues to move quickly to connect New Jerseyans through a combined initial investment of $110 million, the company is rapidly expanding its 100% fiber internet network across the state. With construction underway in South River and the Rahway area, alongside recent expansions announced in Parlin, East Brunswick, and Old Bridge, GoNetspeed's New Jersey footprint continues to grow. GoNetspeed is accelerating the expansion of its fiber networks across 11 states, including New Jersey.
GoNetspeed continues New Jersey expansion to Old Bridge. OLD BRIDGE, N.J., July 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - The Northeast's largest independent fiber internet provider is continuing its investment in New Jersey with the expansion of its 100% fiber-optic internet network to Old Bridge. Through a privately funded $3.5 million investment, GoNetspeed will deliver reliable, symmetrical internet speeds of up to 6 Gbps to more than 2,500 homes and businesses, giving more New Jerseyans access to the high-performance connectivity they need to work, learn, stream, and grow today and into the future. Construction is expected to begin in spring 2027, with the first homes and businesses connected by summer. Old Bridge residents and businesses interested in learning more about GoNetspeed services can visit gonetspeed.com/nj/old-bridge. "Every family deserves an internet provider that meets their needs and gives them the freedom to choose the service that's right for them," said Richard Clark, GoNetspeed president and CEO. "As we prepare to bring our 100% fiber internet network to Old Bridge, thousands more residents and businesses will soon have access to the reliable, high-speed connectivity they need every day. We're proud to invest in the community and support the way people work, learn, connect, and grow." As GoNetspeed continues to move quickly to connect New Jerseyans through a combined initial investment of $110 million, Old Bridge joins a growing list of communities set to benefit from the company's 100% fiber internet network. With construction underway in South River and recent investments announced in Rahway, Parlin and East Brunswick, GoNetspeed's New Jersey footprint continues to grow, bringing more residents and businesses across the state closer to faster speeds, more choice, and more reliable connectivity. Discover more Security Products & Services Business Formation Enterprise Technology With a legacy of innovation and a commitment to customer service, GoNetspeed is accelerating the expansion of its fiber networks across 11 states, including New Jersey. GoNetspeed continues to deliver more fiber, more access, more speed, and better reliability to residents and businesses throughout our footprint. With access to 100% fiber internet, customers have access to symmetrical upload and download speeds, ranging from 500 Mbps to 6 Gbps. Learn more about GoNetspeed at gonetspeed.com. About GoNetspeed: GoNetspeed, a high-speed fiber internet provider serving residential and business customers in Maine, Alabama, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and West Virginia, formed a partnership with Oak Hill Capital ("Oak Hill") in January 2021, allowing GoNetspeed to accelerate the expansion of its fiber network throughout the Northeastern U.S. Adding thousands of new service areas every year, GoNetspeed is one of the largest independent internet providers in the Northeast and is nationally recognized for ISP gaming speeds. For more information about GoNetspeed, or to inquire about service in your residence, business or community, visit gonetspeed.com.