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:
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Spring Vermont landscape with green grass, a body of water in the distance, and a view of mountains.
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:
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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...
Small yellow flowers peeking up between dead leaves.
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
Green map of Vermont with image of a network over it.
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
Passing a folded, handwritten note in a classroom between two people.
A person holding a phone and texting.
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:
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#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...
Laptop, smart phone, and TV in the background.
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
Two people in Washington, DC with a view of the Capitol building in the distance.
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.
Muddy road with mountain in distance.
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:
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Vermont State House in the snow and sun.
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...
Two maps of Vermont showing the difference in broadband coverage between 2021 (21% unserved/underserved) and 2026 (less than 1% left without funding commitment).
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...
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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/...
Vermont State House in winter with snow on the lawn.
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-...
Two landline telephones with cords.
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...
Child working on a laptop with headphones on.
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...
Person video chatting with a medical professional on a laptop.
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
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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
