RiverStreet and Appalachian Power give multi-phase broadband build updates; BEAD funds cited to expand coverage RiverStreet Networks reported design, LIDAR and field work and said parts of Patrick County could have service by mid-2026; Appalachian Power detailed AEP's VA-3 construction schedule and pole work. Speakers outlined BEAD/BEED funding breakdowns and noted federal permitting across the Blue Ridge Parkway as a delay point.

Exciting updates from the board meeting reveal that over 5,200 homes in Patrick County could gain broadband access by 2026, thanks to major investments and strategic planning!

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BrightSpeed updates Patrick County on fiber rollout, copper repairs and BEAD awards BrightSpeed officials briefed the Patrick County Board of Supervisors on fiber expansion plans, copper-repair work, and federal/state broadband awards; residents asked about timing and interim service options.

BrightSpeed is transforming broadband access in Patrick County with a shift to fiber and a plan to repair aging copper lines, but residents are eager for specific timelines and solutions.

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