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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
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
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
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...
November 10, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Connecting with the community—VCBB Executive Director Christine Hallquist spent time speaking at UVM Medical Center today.
November 7, 2025 at 5:57 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...
November 5, 2025 at 5:23 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
November 3, 2025 at 5:09 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.
October 31, 2025 at 2:37 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
October 30, 2025 at 8:16 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.
October 27, 2025 at 5:09 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.
October 24, 2025 at 1:34 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.
October 20, 2025 at 4:25 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!
October 16, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Tips on how to stay safe on the internet! Join DVFiber and @aarp.org for a free presentation Wednesday, Oct. 15 5:30 p.m. at St. Joachim Church, 342 Tunnel Street in Readsboro.
October 13, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Did you know... a Center on Rural Innovation study finds that rural counties with high #broadband adoption rates have significant advantages over those without, including 213% higher business growth!
Read more:
ruralinnovation.us/resources/re...
October 10, 2025 at 3:11 PM
It's Digital Inclusion Week! You can find all kinds of resources about digital inclusion including a technology check-up tool, skills assessment, and digital navigator tools at:
www.digitalinclusion.org/resources/pa...

#DIW2025 #digitalinclusion
October 9, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Congratulations to the new graduates of our #Broadband Technician Apprenticeship/Pre-Apprenticeship Training! The program is offered in partnership with North Country Career Center. The next session isn't set yet, but check our website for the latest info:

publicservice.vermont.gov/vt-community...
October 6, 2025 at 3:42 PM
People flock to #Vermont for our fall foliage, but soon they can count on fast internet speeds too, even in the most rural areas. So, get out there and enjoy the colors this weekend and know we're working to bring #broadband to all Vermonters!
October 3, 2025 at 8:22 PM
We can't wait to hand out certificates to #Vermont's newest group of #broadband technicians! Our latest group graduates 10/3 from our Broadband Apprenticeship/Pre-Apprenticeship Training offered with North Country Career Center.
October 2, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Did you know...

#Broadband can help Vermonters produce maple syrup more efficiently by enabling them to monitor sap flow in real time and also detect issues such as leaks, blockages, or vacuum pressure drops.
October 1, 2025 at 7:59 PM