@vcbb.bsky.social
Is your internet affordable?
Here's a recap of the year in broadband affordability from Broadband Breakfast:
broadbandbreakfast.com/broadband-af...
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
Is your internet affordable?
Here's a recap of the year in broadband affordability from Broadband Breakfast:
broadbandbreakfast.com/broadband-af...
Here's a recap of the year in broadband affordability from Broadband Breakfast:
broadbandbreakfast.com/broadband-af...
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.
#Broadband keeps voices heard, homes connected, and communities strong this holiday season and all year long.
December 16, 2025 at 2:22 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.
#Broadband keeps voices heard, homes connected, and communities strong this holiday season and all year long.
“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...
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
“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...
Congratulations to Lamoille FiberNet! Read more:
www.vtcng.com/news_and_cit...
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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...
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
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...
Learn more about the project in @vtdigger.bsky.social:
vtdigger.org/2025/11/30/r...
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!
We're grateful for fiber that carries both data and voices. Happy Thanksgiving!
November 26, 2025 at 3:24 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!
We're grateful for fiber that carries both data and voices. Happy Thanksgiving!
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
Reliable #broadband makes it possible to meet with counselors, join support groups, and access care from home.
Better connectivity means better well-being.
#Telehealth
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
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.
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...
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
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...
Read more from @vtdigger.bsky.social:
vtdigger.org/2025/11/09/s...
Our Board is meeting today at noon. You can find all the information and a link to attend our meetings on our website. See you there!
publicservice.vermont.gov/vermont-comm...
publicservice.vermont.gov/vermont-comm...
November 10, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Our Board is meeting today at noon. You can find all the information and a link to attend our meetings on our website. See you there!
publicservice.vermont.gov/vermont-comm...
publicservice.vermont.gov/vermont-comm...
Connecting with the community—VCBB Executive Director Christine Hallquist spent time speaking at UVM Medical Center today.
November 7, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Connecting with the community—VCBB Executive Director Christine Hallquist spent time speaking at UVM Medical Center today.
CUDs = hundreds of VT volunteers working to bring #broadband to their communities
Find out which one your town is in at publicservice.vermont.gov/vt-community...
Find out which one your town is in at publicservice.vermont.gov/vt-community...
November 5, 2025 at 5:23 PM
CUDs = hundreds of VT volunteers working to bring #broadband to their communities
Find out which one your town is in at publicservice.vermont.gov/vt-community...
Find out which one your town is in at publicservice.vermont.gov/vt-community...
Fall is turning to winter, and when the first snowstorm hits, reliable high-speed internet becomes essential infrastructure ensuring the ability to take advantage of:
Real-Time Alerts
911/Emergency Calls
Telehealth
Power outage coordination
Shelter information
Check-ins on family
Real-Time Alerts
911/Emergency Calls
Telehealth
Power outage coordination
Shelter information
Check-ins on family
November 3, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Fall is turning to winter, and when the first snowstorm hits, reliable high-speed internet becomes essential infrastructure ensuring the ability to take advantage of:
Real-Time Alerts
911/Emergency Calls
Telehealth
Power outage coordination
Shelter information
Check-ins on family
Real-Time Alerts
911/Emergency Calls
Telehealth
Power outage coordination
Shelter information
Check-ins on family
VCBB Executive Director Christine Hallquist is at #AnchorNets2025 this week presenting and exchanging ideas with #broadband leaders from across the nation, sharing what’s working, what’s not, and how we can all move faster toward a more connected future.
October 31, 2025 at 2:37 PM
VCBB Executive Director Christine Hallquist is at #AnchorNets2025 this week presenting and exchanging ideas with #broadband leaders from across the nation, sharing what’s working, what’s not, and how we can all move faster toward a more connected future.
Fiber vs. Cable vs. DSL
Fiber: Data travels through glass strands, fastest & future proof.
Cable: Coaxial copper cables (cable TV) or hybrid fiber-coax. Shared neighborhood lines = slowdowns at peak hours.
DSL: Old copper telephone wires. Slow speed/speed drops with distance.
#BroadbandBasics
Fiber: Data travels through glass strands, fastest & future proof.
Cable: Coaxial copper cables (cable TV) or hybrid fiber-coax. Shared neighborhood lines = slowdowns at peak hours.
DSL: Old copper telephone wires. Slow speed/speed drops with distance.
#BroadbandBasics
October 30, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Fiber vs. Cable vs. DSL
Fiber: Data travels through glass strands, fastest & future proof.
Cable: Coaxial copper cables (cable TV) or hybrid fiber-coax. Shared neighborhood lines = slowdowns at peak hours.
DSL: Old copper telephone wires. Slow speed/speed drops with distance.
#BroadbandBasics
Fiber: Data travels through glass strands, fastest & future proof.
Cable: Coaxial copper cables (cable TV) or hybrid fiber-coax. Shared neighborhood lines = slowdowns at peak hours.
DSL: Old copper telephone wires. Slow speed/speed drops with distance.
#BroadbandBasics
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
Increase your cyber safety right now by not connecting to free Wi-Fi. Turn off "auto join" (Settings → Wi-Fi).
You can find more #cybersecurity tips here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=laR7...
Increase your cyber safety right now by not connecting to free Wi-Fi. Turn off "auto join" (Settings → Wi-Fi).
You can find more #cybersecurity tips here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=laR7...
Nine Ways to Stay Safe - Cybersecurity practices to protect people, data, & critical infrastructure
YouTube video by CISA
www.youtube.com
October 28, 2025 at 4:48 PM
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
Increase your cyber safety right now by not connecting to free Wi-Fi. Turn off "auto join" (Settings → Wi-Fi).
You can find more #cybersecurity tips here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=laR7...
Increase your cyber safety right now by not connecting to free Wi-Fi. Turn off "auto join" (Settings → Wi-Fi).
You can find more #cybersecurity tips here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=laR7...
How many IoT devices do you have?
An IoT (Internet of Things) device is any gadget in your home that connects to Wi-Fi and talks to the internet — not just phones or computers.
An IoT (Internet of Things) device is any gadget in your home that connects to Wi-Fi and talks to the internet — not just phones or computers.
October 27, 2025 at 5:09 PM
How many IoT devices do you have?
An IoT (Internet of Things) device is any gadget in your home that connects to Wi-Fi and talks to the internet — not just phones or computers.
An IoT (Internet of Things) device is any gadget in your home that connects to Wi-Fi and talks to the internet — not just phones or computers.
As an exercise, VT's Emergency Operations Center activated this week, practicing for the next emergency. Vermont Emergency Management is ready, and #broadband helps, powering early warnings/real-time alerts, connecting first responders, enabling telehealth, and helping communities rebuild faster.
October 24, 2025 at 1:34 PM
As an exercise, VT's Emergency Operations Center activated this week, practicing for the next emergency. Vermont Emergency Management is ready, and #broadband helps, powering early warnings/real-time alerts, connecting first responders, enabling telehealth, and helping communities rebuild faster.
"For customers who live far from the road.., costs above..our standard installation fee can be prohibitive. I'm thrilled that these costs will no longer..be a barrier to getting people connected." ~Ellie de Villiers, Maple Broadband ED
More @vermontpublic.org:
www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2...
More @vermontpublic.org:
www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2...
State allocates almost $8 million to low-income broadband program
The Affordable Long Drop program will help low income homeowners who live down long driveways connect to the high speed fiber network that runs along the road.
www.vermontpublic.org
October 21, 2025 at 3:43 PM
"For customers who live far from the road.., costs above..our standard installation fee can be prohibitive. I'm thrilled that these costs will no longer..be a barrier to getting people connected." ~Ellie de Villiers, Maple Broadband ED
More @vermontpublic.org:
www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2...
More @vermontpublic.org:
www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2...
We're having a hybrid in-person/virtual team meeting today. It's the best of both worlds: in-person energy + virtual access = 100% attendance, brought to you by #broadband.
October 20, 2025 at 4:25 PM
We're having a hybrid in-person/virtual team meeting today. It's the best of both worlds: in-person energy + virtual access = 100% attendance, brought to you by #broadband.
Did you know...fiber #broadband uses less energy than traditional copper networks, cutting power consumption by at least 50% for the same data load. That makes fiber the fastest and eco-friendly!
October 16, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Did you know...fiber #broadband uses less energy than traditional copper networks, cutting power consumption by at least 50% for the same data load. That makes fiber the fastest and eco-friendly!
“We’re so proud of these new technicians. By all accounts they completed the course with flying colors and are highly sought-after workers.” ~VCBB Executive Director Christine Hallquist.
Read more from Bennington Banner:
www.benningtonbanner.com/business/ver...
Read more from Bennington Banner:
www.benningtonbanner.com/business/ver...
Vermont's newest broadband technicians graduate
MONTPELIER — Vermont Community Broadband Board (VCBB) recently announced the graduation of a new class of broadband technicians. They were trained at the latest session of the Broadband Technician App...
www.benningtonbanner.com
October 14, 2025 at 1:32 PM
“We’re so proud of these new technicians. By all accounts they completed the course with flying colors and are highly sought-after workers.” ~VCBB Executive Director Christine Hallquist.
Read more from Bennington Banner:
www.benningtonbanner.com/business/ver...
Read more from Bennington Banner:
www.benningtonbanner.com/business/ver...