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"We're at the point now where we're solving a problem which has been with us for decades." ~VCBB Executive Director Christine Hallquist

Watch the full story from @mynbc5.bsky.social:
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Nearly 100% of Vermont to be covered by broad band
Year after year, Vermont is ditching the way it gets its Wi-Fi with copper wires and replacing them with fiber optic cable.
www.mynbc5.com
February 17, 2026 at 4:17 PM
"This BEAD Program is really to finish it up to get to 99-plus percent of the addresses." ~VCBB Executive Director Christine Hallquist

More from @wamc.org:
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Funds will help Vermont build out broadband
The federal government has approved funding that will allow Vermont to complete the building of needed broadband infrastructure to get internet to all areas of the state.
www.wamc.org
February 12, 2026 at 11:51 AM
We have big news to share:

NTIA has approved Vermont's BEAD Final Proposal, meaning millions of federal dollars are headed to our state to help finish the broadband buildout!

Read more:
publicservice.vermont.gov/sites/dps/fi...
#broadband #Vermont
February 10, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Rural Americans are less likely than people in urban or suburban communities to subscribe to broadband. This is one finding of a new survey from @pewresearch.org.

We're working every day to make sure rural Vermonters have access to #broadband!

Read more:
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
What we know about internet use, smartphone ownership and digital divides in the U.S.
Today, most Americans subscribe to home broadband internet and own a smartphone, while about four-in-ten say they're online almost constantly.
www.pewresearch.org
February 6, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Bright, cold winter days are classic #Vermont.

And while the temperatures drop, the work continues to connect all Vermonters. Reliable #broadband helps keep communities connected, productive, and supported all year long.
February 3, 2026 at 8:36 PM
"He linked broadband expansion to broader economic resilience, arguing that reliable high-speed internet strengthens small businesses, supports agricultural operations, and improves access to services such as telehealth and remote education."

Read more:
broadbandbreakfast.com/welch-calls-...
Welch Calls Broadband Essential for Rural Opportunity at Vermont Statehouse
The senator met with state and local leaders in Montpelier to discuss federal priorities aimed at strengthening rural communities.
broadbandbreakfast.com
January 27, 2026 at 1:24 PM
VT’s phone networks are changing. As older copper lines are retired, fiber is stepping in with more reliable phone service, including VoIP. These upgrades help keep calls clear, 911 accessible, and communities connected.

Learn more:
publicservice.vermont.gov/telecommunic...
January 23, 2026 at 4:14 PM
What does staying connected mean to you?
A morning coffee with a friend, catching up on the news?
Working, learning, creating, or staying in touch with family and community?
At VCBB, we’re working to bring broadband to all Vermonters. And as we do, we want to hear from you.
#Vermont #Broadband
January 21, 2026 at 2:47 PM
DVFiber continues to expand, bringing broadband to unserved and underserved Vermonters!

broadbandbreakfast.com/sertex-to-ex...
Sertex to Expand Fiber Across Southeastern Vermont
The project will serve five Vermont towns with fiber-to-the-home by mid-2026.
broadbandbreakfast.com
January 14, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Flu is on the rise in Vermont, right as winter travel gets harder. Broadband helps Vermonters access telehealth, check symptoms, refill prescriptions, and stay connected to care, all without unnecessary trips or exposure.
#broadband #Vermont #telehealth
January 12, 2026 at 6:11 PM
The new year is here, and broadband remains foundational to achieving statewide economic and workforce goals. Strong connectivity supports business growth, attracts talent, and helps communities thrive throughout the state. Building connection is building Vermont’s future.
#broadband #Vermont
January 6, 2026 at 2:53 PM
New Year’s resolutions often focus on growth. Broadband helps make that possible! From online learning to telehealth to local businesses, connection powers opportunity across Vermont.

Wishing everyone a healthy, connected year ahead!
#broadband #Vermont #NewYear
December 31, 2025 at 2:09 PM
When the weather turns dangerous, Vermonters can count on broadband. It keeps us informed and helps us check on loved ones, access emergency updates, and work or learn from home when travel isn’t safe.
#Vermont #broadband
December 29, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Is your internet affordable?

Here's a recap of the year in broadband affordability from Broadband Breakfast:
broadbandbreakfast.com/broadband-af...
Broadband Affordability Falters in 2025
In spite of the political salience of 'affordability,' federal rollbacks, industry pressure, and stalled state efforts took a toll on low-income Americans' broadband.
broadbandbreakfast.com
December 18, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Lights on the State House, snow on the ground, and gratitude for the connections that carry #Vermont through winter.

#Broadband keeps voices heard, homes connected, and communities strong this holiday season and all year long.
December 16, 2025 at 2:22 PM
“Our focus over the next year at the Vermont Community Broadband Board is to look at every single location in the state to ensure that nobody’s been overlooked.” ~VCBB Executive Director Christine Hallquist

Congratulations to Lamoille FiberNet! Read more:
www.vtcng.com/news_and_cit...
Lamoille FiberNet finishes county-wide internet build-out
The Lamoille FiberNet communications union district announced last week that it had reached its goal of ensuring every on-grid address within Lamoille County has access to at least one high-speed
www.vtcng.com
December 11, 2025 at 9:51 PM
When temps drop dangerously low, a strong connection helps Vermonters stay informed/supported.

Check weather alerts, access #telehealth, connect with neighbors, and monitor home safety tools without leaving the house. In extreme cold, #broadband helps us look out for ourselves and each other.
December 9, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Snow season is here!

Whether you're skiing, sledding, snowshoeing, or just enjoying the view, Vermont tourism is boosted by #broadband. Check the weather, make reservations, find trail maps, and play tourist in your own backyard, or stay home with a movie. High-speed internet makes it possible.
December 4, 2025 at 5:24 PM
We're proud to collaborate with Roz King on VITAL VT, working to increase Vermonters' access to #telehealth.

Learn more about the project in @vtdigger.bsky.social:
vtdigger.org/2025/11/30/r...
Opinion — Roz King: From libraries to lifelines, how Vermont reinvents rural health care
It is not just about technology; it’s about meeting people where they are and supporting them in ways that make sense for their lives.
vtdigger.org
December 1, 2025 at 5:31 PM
DYK? When you have #broadband, you can unlock #VoIP too, voice calls over the internet, no cell bars required to call loved ones and coordinate pie-emergency fixes before your holiday gathering.

We're grateful for fiber that carries both data and voices. Happy Thanksgiving!
November 26, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Every student in #Vermont deserves the same chance to learn, no matter where they live. Broadband helps families access homework assignments, virtual classrooms, tutoring, college applications, and career training programs. When we invest in #broadband, we invest in Vermont’s future.
November 24, 2025 at 4:33 PM
As winter approaches and snow falls, our team is focused on one goal: ensuring every Vermonter has the #broadband they need to learn, work, access care, and stay connected through every season.
November 20, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Mental health care can be hard to reach in #Vermont.

Reliable #broadband makes it possible to meet with counselors, join support groups, and access care from home.

Better connectivity means better well-being.
#Telehealth
November 18, 2025 at 5:10 PM
When #broadband reaches rural #Vermont, opportunity follows. Reliable internet helps young people and entrepreneurs put down roots. That grows the workforce, attracts business, and strengthens schools. Connectivity helps our towns thrive.
November 14, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Agritech is making life easier for #Vermont farmers by boosting production, easing labor shortages, and helping them resist the impacts of climate change.

Read more from @vtdigger.bsky.social:
vtdigger.org/2025/11/09/s...
Small farmers turning to new tech tools - VTDigger
A new wave of agritech tools — from maple monitors to virtual fences — is revolutionizing how small farms manage labor, costs, and climate challenges.
vtdigger.org
November 12, 2025 at 5:44 PM