CONWAY — Internet so fast it's like the Ford Mustang of broadband is coming to every residence in town by the first quarter of next year, representatives of Consolidated Communications told Conway selectmen on Tuesday.
Attending the meeting were Mary Ellen Player, Consolidated's vice president for marketing and expansions; Jeff McIver, expansion manager; and president of the consumer-small business unit, Erik Garr.Â
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Please bring it to Bartlett. Spectrum is AWFUL!!!!!
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