For Immediate Release
Nicholville, NY – May 1st, 2025 – SLICFiber® is proud to announce the completion of a major network upgrade following its strategic acquisition of and integration with Westelcom. The result of this investment has been significantly enhanced network redundancy and as much as a tenfold increase in network capacity. SLICFiber®’s 100% fiber optic network now supports faster speeds, greater reliability, and stronger performance to homes and businesses across dozens of counties from the Capital Region across Upstate New York and into Montreal.
Delivering Leading-Edge Upload and Download Speed and Dependability
The all-fiber network now also includes private connections to Microsoft, Amazon, and Google’s Cloud platforms, ensuring direct access to enterprise-grade cloud solutions and streaming services. “Nearly anything that households and businesses need to do that requires connectivity can now be done faster and more reliably with SLICFiber®”, said Brad Pattelli, the SLICFiber® Chief Executive.
Empowering Economic Growth and Connectivity
The expanded network capacity is a game-changer for residents, businesses and institutions throughout the Adirondack and North Country region. It will directly support economic development, attract high-tech businesses, and meet the growing demand for high-bandwidth connectivity. With these enhancements, SLICFiber® continues to invest in underserved communities, to provide local customer care that treats you like family, and to solidify its position as Upstate New York’s fastest-growing Internet service provider.
Strengthening Local Communities & Businesses
This expansion supports families, schools, businesses, healthcare facilities, and municipalities by ensuring they have access to fast, dependable Internet. Whether for remote work, online learning, telehealth, or entertainment, SLICFiber®’s upgraded network provides the speed and reliability people need in their everyday lives.
Leadership Perspective
Kevin Lynch, Chief Operating Officer SLICFiber® emphasized the significance of this milestone:
“This substantial investment in our 100% fiber optic network positions SLICFiber® as the leader in delivering fast, reliable broadband access to both households and businesses across Upstate New York. By realizing the synergies of our combined organization, we have been able to leverage our respective strengths to further support our commitment to our mission-critical customers.
Paul Barton, Chief Relationship Officer of SLICFiber® added:
“We are excited to introduce our customers to this next-generation network. Beyond speed and reliability, our focus remains on exceptional customer care to our municipal, education, healthcare, small businesses and residential customers alike. This network upgrade is just the beginning. Stay tuned for new and even more exciting announcements as we continue expanding and enhancing our services.”
About SLICFiber®
SLICFiber® is a rapidly expanding, 100% fiber-optic telecommunications provider headquartered in Nicholville, NY and with offices in Watertown and Plattsburgh, NY. The company serves both residential and commercial markets, bridging the digital divide in rural and underserved regions of New York and surrounding areas.
At SLICFiber® our employees are at the heart of our mission. Our company and our customers benefit from hundreds of years of collective experience in delivering innovative and reliable telecommunications services across the New York region. Our culture is collaborative and knowledge-sharing, encouraging growth and excellence.
At SLICFiber® we believe our success is built on and earned by exceeding customer expectations through open communication and a commitment to doing things the right way.
For more information or to learn about our Referral Agent Program or our Winner Winner Program, visit www.slicfiber.com or call our customer care team at 833-301-7542.
Media Contact:
Tony Lent | Chief Growth Officer, SLICFiber
📧 alent@slicfiber.com
📞 248-974-5428
SLICFiber® Expands Network Capacity Tenfold Through Strategic Integration With Westelcom
Major Investment Enhances Reliability and High-Speed Connectivity Across the Adirondacks and North CountryNicholville, NY – May 1st, 2025 – SLICFiber® is proud to announce the completion of a major network upgrade following its strategic acquisition of and integration with Westelcom. The result of this investment has been significantly enhanced network redundancy and as much as a tenfold increase in network capacity. SLICFiber®’s 100% fiber optic network now supports faster speeds, greater reliability, and stronger performance to homes and businesses across dozens of counties from the Capital Region across Upstate New York and into Montreal.
Delivering Leading-Edge Upload and Download Speed and Dependability
The all-fiber network now also includes private connections to Microsoft, Amazon, and Google’s Cloud platforms, ensuring direct access to enterprise-grade cloud solutions and streaming services. “Nearly anything that households and businesses need to do that requires connectivity can now be done faster and more reliably with SLICFiber®”, said Brad Pattelli, the SLICFiber® Chief Executive.
Empowering Economic Growth and Connectivity
The expanded network capacity is a game-changer for residents, businesses and institutions throughout the Adirondack and North Country region. It will directly support economic development, attract high-tech businesses, and meet the growing demand for high-bandwidth connectivity. With these enhancements, SLICFiber® continues to invest in underserved communities, to provide local customer care that treats you like family, and to solidify its position as Upstate New York’s fastest-growing Internet service provider.
Strengthening Local Communities & Businesses
This expansion supports families, schools, businesses, healthcare facilities, and municipalities by ensuring they have access to fast, dependable Internet. Whether for remote work, online learning, telehealth, or entertainment, SLICFiber®’s upgraded network provides the speed and reliability people need in their everyday lives.
Leadership Perspective
Kevin Lynch, Chief Operating Officer SLICFiber® emphasized the significance of this milestone:
“This substantial investment in our 100% fiber optic network positions SLICFiber® as the leader in delivering fast, reliable broadband access to both households and businesses across Upstate New York. By realizing the synergies of our combined organization, we have been able to leverage our respective strengths to further support our commitment to our mission-critical customers.
Paul Barton, Chief Relationship Officer of SLICFiber® added:
“We are excited to introduce our customers to this next-generation network. Beyond speed and reliability, our focus remains on exceptional customer care to our municipal, education, healthcare, small businesses and residential customers alike. This network upgrade is just the beginning. Stay tuned for new and even more exciting announcements as we continue expanding and enhancing our services.”
About SLICFiber®
SLICFiber® is a rapidly expanding, 100% fiber-optic telecommunications provider headquartered in Nicholville, NY and with offices in Watertown and Plattsburgh, NY. The company serves both residential and commercial markets, bridging the digital divide in rural and underserved regions of New York and surrounding areas.
At SLICFiber® our employees are at the heart of our mission. Our company and our customers benefit from hundreds of years of collective experience in delivering innovative and reliable telecommunications services across the New York region. Our culture is collaborative and knowledge-sharing, encouraging growth and excellence.
At SLICFiber® we believe our success is built on and earned by exceeding customer expectations through open communication and a commitment to doing things the right way.
For more information or to learn about our Referral Agent Program or our Winner Winner Program, visit www.slicfiber.com or call our customer care team at 833-301-7542.
Media Contact:
Tony Lent | Chief Growth Officer, SLICFiber
📧 alent@slicfiber.com
📞 248-974-5428