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Program MilestoneVermontJune 30, 2026

VCBB and NEK Broadband celebrate grand opening of Groton Connectivity HUB in Vermont

On June 30, 2026, the Vermont Community Broadband Board and NEK Broadband (now merged with CVFiber as NEKCV) celebrated the grand opening of the Groton Connectivity HUB, a free community technology center at 1334 Scott Highway funded by a $2.85 million USDA Community Connect Grant. The HUB offers shared workspace, computer stations, and a privacy pod for telehealth, remote work, and education, aiming to expand digital access in the highly underserved town of Groton.

Providers: NEK Broadband, CVFiber Source

Program MilestoneVermontAugust 9, 2026

NTIA Approves Vermont's BEAD Final Proposal, Targeting Over 99% Broadband Access

The NTIA approved Vermont's BEAD Final Proposal on February 10, 2026, unlocking $93 million of the state's nearly $229 million federal allocation to expand broadband access to more than 99% of Vermonters. The proposal, submitted to NTIA on December 4, 2025, authorizes Vermont to move from planning to implementation, with subgrantee, deployment project, and location data files posted on the VCBB website.

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