Jekyll2024-03-18T17:50:56+00:00https://www.whipcityfiber.com/Whip City FiberWE CONNECT WESTFIELD to family, friends, entertainment, and work
Internet at the Speed of Light!2023-10-03T13:50:00+00:002023-10-03T13:50:00+00:00https://www.whipcityfiber.com/2023/10/03/internet-at-the-speed-of-light<p>It’s an exciting time in Southwick! We are planning for your very own fiber optic gigabit network supported by Whip City Fiber. There is still quite a bit of work to do but the process is getting started. We expect to start installing in the first parts of town in 20XX. Provide your contact information and we will keep you updated.</p>It’s an exciting time in Southwick! We are planning for your very own fiber optic gigabit network supported by Whip City Fiber. There is still quite a bit of work to do but the process is getting started. We expect to start installing in the first parts of town in 20XX. Provide your contact information and we will keep you updated.NEW Lifeline Program Now Available in Westfield2023-09-27T13:50:00+00:002023-09-27T13:50:00+00:00https://www.whipcityfiber.com/2023/09/27/new-lifeline-program-now-available-in-westfield<p><strong>Lifeline</strong> lowers the monthly cost of phone and internet with a $9.25 credit for eligible customers. You can use Lifeline for either phone or internet, but not both. FCC rules prohibit more than one Lifeline service per household.</p>
<p><a href="http://lifeline.whipcityfiber.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Qualify for Lifeline here</strong></a></p>
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<p><strong>The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)</strong> is a Federal Communications Commission program that helps connect families and households who need assistance affording internet service. This new benefit provides an ongoing discount of up to $30 per month toward broadband service for eligible households.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.whipcityfiber.com/promo/acp/"><strong>Apply for the ACP benefit here</strong></a></p>
<p>The ACP replaces the temporary Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) program which will continue to provide the current monthly discount until March 1, 2022. Most customers will automatically transition to the ACP and others will be notified if they need to requalify. <a href="https://www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit"><em>If you are enrolled in the EBB program, you can learn more about the changes here.</em></a></p>
<p>Additional eligibility and enrollment information is available by visiting <a href="http://www.fcc.gov/ACP">www.fcc.gov/ACP</a>, or by calling 877-384-2575.</p>Lifeline lowers the monthly cost of phone and internet with a $9.25 credit for eligible customers. You can use Lifeline for either phone or internet, but not both. FCC rules prohibit more than one Lifeline service per household.Announcing the 2023 Schedule for Whip City Fiber Expansion2022-09-12T10:00:00+00:002022-09-12T10:00:00+00:00https://www.whipcityfiber.com/2022/09/12/announcing-the-2023-schedule-for-whip-city-fiber-expansion<p>Whip City Fiber is gearing up to bring high-speed internet to 12 new service areas in Westfield over the next 9 months. In 2022, Whip City Fiber added 1,500 new service locations to the Westfield network, including upper Montgomery Road in Wyben, Russell Road near Tekoa Country Club, areas around Orange, Meadow, and Franklin Streets, and the Hampton Ponds area. “It is satisfying to continue making progress on a project that has so much support in the community,” said Tom Flaherty, Sr., General Manager of Westfield Gas + Electric and Whip City Fiber.</p>
<p><a href="https://youtu.be/Ub74zGO70So">Watch the General Manager’s announcement here.</a></p>
<p>This announcement is the next part of a long-range plan to serve all of Westfield by 2025. Construction started this summer and will continue through the winter months. The following areas are lined up for service with some ready for home installation by this fall.</p>
<p>o North Road Area, Root Rd. to Southampton Rd.</p>
<p>o Southampton Road Area, Emerald Ave. to Hopkins Rd.</p>
<p>o Granville Road Area, Kylie Ln. to the town line</p>
<p>o Downtown Area, Arnold St. to Franklin St.</p>
<p>o Montgomery Road Area, Cabot Rd. and lower Russellville Rd.</p>
<p>o Barnes Airport, Apremont Way</p>
<p>o Broad Street Area, Hedges Ave. and St. Dennis St.</p>
<p>o Arch Road Area, Twiss St. to North Elm St.</p>
<p>o Elm Street Area, Chapel St. to Meadow St.</p>
<p>o Lockhouse Road Area, north of the Turnpike to Root Rd.</p>
<p>o Elm Street Area, Main St. to Thomas St.</p>
<p>o West Road Area, upper West Rd. to Montgomery Rd.</p>
<p>Customers who live in one of the areas listed above and have not yet applied can go to <a href="http://www.whipcityfiber.com">www.whipcityfiber.com</a> and sign up today. If they signed up in the past, Whip City Fiber will be in touch as soon as service is available for installation.</p>
<p>“WG+E/WCF thanks the residents of Westfield for their support throughout this extensive project. We are excited to add new customers by connecting more of the city,” said Flaherty.</p>
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<p><strong>About Westfield Gas + Electric/Whip City Fiber</strong></p>
<p><em>Westfield Gas + Electric is a municipal utility offering residential and commercial gas and electric services in Westfield, Massachusetts. Doing business as Whip City Fiber (WCF), they offer gigabit internet service delivered across a fiber optic network directly to homes and businesses in the City of Westfield.</em></p>Whip City Fiber is gearing up to bring high-speed internet to 12 new service areas in Westfield over the next 9 months. In 2022, Whip City Fiber added 1,500 new service locations to the Westfield network, including upper Montgomery Road in Wyben, Russell Road near Tekoa Country Club, areas around Orange, Meadow, and Franklin Streets, and the Hampton Ponds area. “It is satisfying to continue making progress on a project that has so much support in the community,” said Tom Flaherty, Sr., General Manager of Westfield Gas + Electric and Whip City Fiber.WG+E and Whip City Fiber Night at the Starfires ⚾2022-06-07T04:00:00+00:002022-06-07T04:00:00+00:00https://www.whipcityfiber.com/2022/06/07/free-tickets<p>FREE tickets for all WG+E and Whip City Fiber customers are now available! Join us at Bullens Field on Friday, July 15th at 6:30 PM when the Starfires take on Brockton. Fireworks Celebration will follow after the game!</p>
<h3 id="get-free-tickets-here"><a href="https://www.whipcityfiber.com/promo/starfires/"><strong>GET FREE TICKETS HERE</strong></a></h3>FREE tickets for all WG+E and Whip City Fiber customers are now available! Join us at Bullens Field on Friday, July 15th at 6:30 PM when the Starfires take on Brockton. Fireworks Celebration will follow after the game!The Affordable Connectivity Program Provides Ongoing Assistance2022-01-04T05:00:00+00:002022-01-04T05:00:00+00:00https://www.whipcityfiber.com/2022/01/04/the-affordable-connectivity-program-provides-ongoing-assistance<p>The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a <a href="https://www.fcc.gov/acp"> </a>Federal Communications Commission program that helps connect families and households who need assistance affording internet service. This new benefit provides an ongoing discount of up to $30 per month toward broadband service for eligible households.</p>
<p><strong>Eligible households can learn more and</strong> <a href="https://www.whipcityfiber.com/promo/acp/"><strong>enroll directly through Whip City Fiber.</strong></a></p>
<p>The ACP replaces the temporary Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) program which will continue to provide the current monthly discount until March 1, 2022. Most customers will automatically transition to the ACP and others will be notified if they need to requalify. <a href="https://www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit"><strong>If you are enrolled in the EBB program, you can learn more about the changes here.</strong></a></p>
<p>Additional eligibility and enrollment information is available by visiting <a href="http://www.fcc.gov/ACP">www.fcc.gov/ACP</a>, or by calling 877-384-2575.</p>The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a Federal Communications Commission program that helps connect families and households who need assistance affording internet service. This new benefit provides an ongoing discount of up to $30 per month toward broadband service for eligible households.Assistance for Qualified Households in Ashfield2022-01-04T05:00:00+00:002022-01-04T05:00:00+00:00https://www.whipcityfiber.com/2022/01/04/lifeline-and-affordable-connectivity-program-provide-assistance<p><strong>The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)</strong> is a <a href="https://www.fcc.gov/acp"> </a>Federal Communications Commission program that helps connect families and households who need assistance affording internet service. This new benefit provides an ongoing discount of up to $30 per month toward broadband service for eligible households.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.whipcityfiber.com/promo/acp/"><strong>Apply for the ACP benefit here</strong></a></p>
<p>The ACP replaces the temporary Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) program which will continue to provide the current monthly discount until March 1, 2022. Most customers will automatically transition to the ACP and others will be notified if they need to requalify. <a href="https://www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit"><em>If you are enrolled in the EBB program, you can learn more about the changes here.</em></a></p>
<p>Additional eligibility and enrollment information is available by visiting <a href="http://www.fcc.gov/ACP">www.fcc.gov/ACP</a>, or by calling 877-384-2575.</p>
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<p><strong>Lifeline</strong> lowers the monthly cost of phone and internet with a $9.25 credit for eligible customers. You can use Lifeline for either phone or internet, but not both. FCC rules prohibit more than one Lifeline service per household.</p>
<p><a href="http://lifeline.whipcityfiber.com/"><strong>Qualify for Lifeline here</strong></a></p>The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a Federal Communications Commission program that helps connect families and households who need assistance affording internet service. This new benefit provides an ongoing discount of up to $30 per month toward broadband service for eligible households.Assistance for Qualified Households in Windsor2022-01-04T05:00:00+00:002022-01-04T05:00:00+00:00https://www.whipcityfiber.com/2022/01/04/assistance-for-qualified-households-in-windsor<p><strong>The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)</strong> is a <a href="https://www.fcc.gov/acp"> </a>Federal Communications Commission program that helps connect families and households who need assistance affording internet service. This new benefit provides an ongoing discount of up to $30 per month toward broadband service for eligible households.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.whipcityfiber.com/promo/acp/"><strong>Apply for the ACP benefit here</strong></a></p>
<p>The ACP replaces the temporary Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) program which will continue to provide the current monthly discount until March 1, 2022. Most customers will automatically transition to the ACP and others will be notified if they need to requalify. <a href="https://www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit"><em>If you are enrolled in the EBB program, you can learn more about the changes here.</em></a></p>
<p>Additional eligibility and enrollment information is available by visiting <a href="http://www.fcc.gov/ACP">www.fcc.gov/ACP</a>, or by calling 877-384-2575.</p>
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<p><strong>Lifeline</strong> lowers the monthly cost of phone and internet with a $9.25 credit for eligible customers. You can use Lifeline for either phone or internet, but not both. FCC rules prohibit more than one Lifeline service per household.</p>
<p><a href="http://lifeline.whipcityfiber.com/"><strong>Qualify for Lifeline here</strong></a></p>The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a Federal Communications Commission program that helps connect families and households who need assistance affording internet service. This new benefit provides an ongoing discount of up to $30 per month toward broadband service for eligible households.Assistance for Qualified Households in Wendell2022-01-04T05:00:00+00:002022-01-04T05:00:00+00:00https://www.whipcityfiber.com/2022/01/04/assistance-for-qualified-households-in-wendell<p><strong>The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)</strong> is a <a href="https://www.fcc.gov/acp"> </a>Federal Communications Commission program that helps connect families and households who need assistance affording internet service. This new benefit provides an ongoing discount of up to $30 per month toward broadband service for eligible households.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.whipcityfiber.com/promo/acp/"><strong>Apply for the ACP benefit here</strong></a></p>
<p>The ACP replaces the temporary Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) program which will continue to provide the current monthly discount until March 1, 2022. Most customers will automatically transition to the ACP and others will be notified if they need to requalify. <a href="https://www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit"><em>If you are enrolled in the EBB program, you can learn more about the changes here.</em></a></p>
<p>Additional eligibility and enrollment information is available by visiting <a href="http://www.fcc.gov/ACP">www.fcc.gov/ACP</a>, or by calling 877-384-2575.</p>
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<p><strong>Lifeline</strong> lowers the monthly cost of phone and internet with a $9.25 credit for eligible customers. You can use Lifeline for either phone or internet, but not both. FCC rules prohibit more than one Lifeline service per household.</p>
<p><a href="http://lifeline.whipcityfiber.com/"><strong>Qualify for Lifeline here</strong></a></p>The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a Federal Communications Commission program that helps connect families and households who need assistance affording internet service. This new benefit provides an ongoing discount of up to $30 per month toward broadband service for eligible households.Assistance for Qualified Households in Washington2022-01-04T05:00:00+00:002022-01-04T05:00:00+00:00https://www.whipcityfiber.com/2022/01/04/assistance-for-qualified-households-in-washington<p><strong>The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)</strong> is a <a href="https://www.fcc.gov/acp"> </a>Federal Communications Commission program that helps connect families and households who need assistance affording internet service. This new benefit provides an ongoing discount of up to $30 per month toward broadband service for eligible households.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.whipcityfiber.com/promo/acp/"><strong>Apply for the ACP benefit here</strong></a></p>
<p>The ACP replaces the temporary Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) program which will continue to provide the current monthly discount until March 1, 2022. Most customers will automatically transition to the ACP and others will be notified if they need to requalify. <a href="https://www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit"><em>If you are enrolled in the EBB program, you can learn more about the changes here.</em></a></p>
<p>Additional eligibility and enrollment information is available by visiting <a href="http://www.fcc.gov/ACP">www.fcc.gov/ACP</a>, or by calling 877-384-2575.</p>
<hr />
<p><strong>Lifeline</strong> lowers the monthly cost of phone and internet with a $9.25 credit for eligible customers. You can use Lifeline for either phone or internet, but not both. FCC rules prohibit more than one Lifeline service per household.</p>
<p><a href="http://lifeline.whipcityfiber.com/"><strong>Qualify for Lifeline here</strong></a></p>The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a Federal Communications Commission program that helps connect families and households who need assistance affording internet service. This new benefit provides an ongoing discount of up to $30 per month toward broadband service for eligible households.Assistance for Qualified Households in Rowe2022-01-04T05:00:00+00:002022-01-04T05:00:00+00:00https://www.whipcityfiber.com/2022/01/04/assistance-for-qualified-households-in-rowe<p><strong>The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)</strong> is a <a href="https://www.fcc.gov/acp"> </a>Federal Communications Commission program that helps connect families and households who need assistance affording internet service. This new benefit provides an ongoing discount of up to $30 per month toward broadband service for eligible households.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.whipcityfiber.com/promo/acp/"><strong>Apply for the ACP benefit here</strong></a></p>
<p>The ACP replaces the temporary Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) program which will continue to provide the current monthly discount until March 1, 2022. Most customers will automatically transition to the ACP and others will be notified if they need to requalify. <a href="https://www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit"><em>If you are enrolled in the EBB program, you can learn more about the changes here.</em></a></p>
<p>Additional eligibility and enrollment information is available by visiting <a href="http://www.fcc.gov/ACP">www.fcc.gov/ACP</a>, or by calling 877-384-2575.</p>
<hr />
<p><strong>Lifeline</strong> lowers the monthly cost of phone and internet with a $9.25 credit for eligible customers. You can use Lifeline for either phone or internet, but not both. FCC rules prohibit more than one Lifeline service per household.</p>
<p><a href="http://lifeline.whipcityfiber.com/"><strong>Qualify for Lifeline here</strong></a></p>The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a Federal Communications Commission program that helps connect families and households who need assistance affording internet service. This new benefit provides an ongoing discount of up to $30 per month toward broadband service for eligible households.