There's still time! Our Broadband Technician Apprenticeship/Pre-Apprenticeship Training with North Country Career Center starts tomorrow. Limited spots left, free to join. More sessions in June & Sept. Sign up: publicservice.vermont.gov/.../workforc...

Our Broadband Technician Apprenticeship/Pre-Apprenticeship Training in partnership with North Country Career Center is back! The first session starts in May. There's still time to register at no cost! publicservice.vermont.gov/vermont-comm...

What you can do online depends on your internet speed: 1–10 Mbps: basic browsing 25 Mbps: streaming + video calls 100 Mbps: work/school, multiple users 1 Gig: everything at once That’s why expanding reliable broadband across Vermont matters.

It was great to get the chance to join a panel on workforce this week at the National Governors Association Broadband Leaders Workshop. Working together and learning from each other helps us all move faster, avoid mistakes, and connect more people to reliable broadband. @natlgovsassoc.bsky.social

DVFiber customers will soon get free, automatic upgrades! Lean more from Brattleboro Reformer: www.reformer.com/local-news/f...

Recent federal action has extended telehealth access for millions of Americans. For rural communities, access to care increasingly depends on the ability to connect from home. In Vermont, that underscores the importance of expanding reliable, high-speed broadband.

"The program provides grants to expand access to remote education and healthcare services. Funding supports telehealth equipment, mental health services, distance learning systems, and connections between providers and specialists." More at Broadband Breakfast: broadbandbreakfast.com/usda-request...

Spring is showing up across Vermont. Reliable broadband helps people stay connected, whether they’re working from home, checking in with family, or just taking in the view.

"The true measure of broadband success isn’t how many miles are built: it’s how many lives are changed. And that transformation happens in the final inch." Read more from @digitallift-us.bsky.social: digitallift.org/from-last-mi...

Broadband expansion continues to be a priority here in Vermont and at the federal level too. New proposals in Congress show the ongoing focus on improving access nationwide, particularly in rural communities. Read more: www.telecompetitor.com/new-house-of...

Spring is here, and that means construction season is around the corner. Across Vermont, work continues to expand broadband infrastructure and connect more communities. #Vermont #Broadband

Did you know? Broadband planning often happens address by address. That level of detail helps make sure no location is missed as Vermont works toward universal service. #Vermont #Broadband

The way we communicate has changed. Reliable broadband helps keep Vermont connected for whatever comes next. #Vermont #broadband

How can #broadband investments support public safety? We joined a national panel this week on using BEAD program savings to improve public safety communications and strengthen the systems communities rely on in emergencies. Read more: broadbandbreakfast.com/states-push-... #Vermont

"Our review of 13-months of data in markets with municipal broadband providers shows that not only are these providers offering a valuable service to their residents, they also are often outperforming the national ISPs in upload speeds and latency." More from Ookla: www.ookla.com/articles/com...

Phones, laptops, TVs, tablets, and smart devices can add up to 10+ connections in one home. Reliable broadband helps keep Vermont households connected without interruption. #Vermont #Broadband

We had a productive week in Washington, DC at the State Broadband Leaders Network Winter Summit hosted by the NTIA. It was a great chance to learn from broadband leaders across the country, share #Vermont’s progress, and discuss the work ahead to connect every community with #broadband.

When you hear #broadband might be coming to your road…

Mud season is starting early. When roads get rough, reliable #broadband helps Vermonters work from home, attend virtual appointments, and stay connected without needing to travel.

Vermont's CUDs "continue to make steady inroads in delivering high-quality broadband access to long-neglected rural Vermont residents." Read more from @communitynets.bsky.social: communitynetworks.org/content/chit...

Winter sun on the State House today. We’re working every day to make sure the future of #broadband in #Vermont is bright. Reliable, high-speed internet strengthens our communities and supports Vermonters in every season.

Increasing public safety and when the #broadband buildout will be complete. VCBB Executive Director Christine Hallquist explains what the recently announced $93 million of federal funds will do for #Vermont: www.mychamplainvalley.com/video/what-m...

With the federal government's recent approval of the VT-BEAD Final Proposal, plans are in place to reach more than 99% of addresses in #Vermont. Now we're taking a close look to make sure no addresses are missed and find solutions for any gaps.

DVFiber is partnering with Village of Jacksonville Electric Company to support smarter electric meters, enabling faster outage detection, more accurate billing, and better energy insight. Local #Broadband strengthening essential services. dvfiber.net/dvfiber-part...

"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: www.mynbc5.com/article/near...

"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: www.wamc.org/news/2026-02...

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

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/...

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.

"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-...

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...

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

DVFiber continues to expand, bringing broadband to unserved and underserved Vermonters! broadbandbreakfast.com/sertex-to-ex...

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

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

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

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

Is your internet affordable? 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.

“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...

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.

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.

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...

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!

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.

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

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...

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...