Zytel reports 52 miles in ground, says Franklin County fiber ring complete at Hillsford Bridge Zytel told the Franklin County Broadband Authority it has installed 52 miles of the roughly 210 miles it was awarded, completed a 144‑count fiber crossing at Hillsford Bridge to create a redundant ring, and expects main fiber lit by October 2026 while coordinating BEAD and VODI work and permitting with VDOT.

Zytel has already laid down 52 miles of fiber in Franklin County, creating a robust network that promises faster, more reliable internet for local residents.

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Franklin County broadband projects near finish line as providers prepare customer turn‑ups Shentel, Appalachian Power and River Street told Franklin County supervisors that county VADI and BEAD projects have connected thousands of previously unserved locations and are transitioning into testing and customer activation, with most serviceable areas expected online in 2026.

Franklin County is on the brink of a broadband revolution, connecting thousands of previously underserved locations as major providers gear up for customer activations in 2026!

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