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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.
silhouette of a worker in a bucket truck putting fiber-optic cable on power lines
November 14, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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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...
Small farmers turning to new tech tools - VTDigger
A new wave of agritech tools — from maple monitors to virtual fences — is revolutionizing how small farms manage labor, costs, and climate challenges.
vtdigger.org
November 12, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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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...
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November 10, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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Connecting with the community—VCBB Executive Director Christine Hallquist spent time speaking at UVM Medical Center today.
VCBB Executive Director Christine Hallquist and two other people at UVM Medical Center
November 7, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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CUDs = hundreds of VT volunteers working to bring #broadband to their communities

Find out which one your town is in at publicservice.vermont.gov/vt-community...
A group of people who are leaders of VT CUDs in front of two spools of fiber on a sunny day
November 5, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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Fall is turning to winter, and when the first snowstorm hits, reliable high-speed internet becomes essential infrastructure ensuring the ability to take advantage of:
Real-Time Alerts
911/Emergency Calls
Telehealth
Power outage coordination
Shelter information
Check-ins on family
view of road with trees and snow on either side
November 3, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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VCBB Executive Director Christine Hallquist is at #AnchorNets2025 this week presenting and exchanging ideas with #broadband leaders from across the nation, sharing what’s working, what’s not, and how we can all move faster toward a more connected future.
VCBB Executive Director Christine Hallquist with three other state broadband leaders
October 31, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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Fiber vs. Cable vs. DSL

Fiber: Data travels through glass strands, fastest & future proof.

Cable: Coaxial copper cables (cable TV) or hybrid fiber-coax. Shared neighborhood lines = slowdowns at peak hours.

DSL: Old copper telephone wires. Slow speed/speed drops with distance.
#BroadbandBasics
close up view of strands of glass spread out from a fiber-optic cable
October 30, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

Increase your cyber safety right now by not connecting to free Wi-Fi. Turn off "auto join" (Settings → Wi-Fi).

You can find more #cybersecurity tips here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=laR7...
Nine Ways to Stay Safe - Cybersecurity practices to protect people, data, & critical infrastructure
YouTube video by CISA
www.youtube.com
October 28, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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How many IoT devices do you have?

An IoT (Internet of Things) device is any gadget in your home that connects to Wi-Fi and talks to the internet — not just phones or computers.
a refrigerator that connects to the internet and has a screen on its door that shows what is inside
October 27, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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As an exercise, VT's Emergency Operations Center activated this week, practicing for the next emergency. Vermont Emergency Management is ready, and #broadband helps, powering early warnings/real-time alerts, connecting first responders, enabling telehealth, and helping communities rebuild faster.
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October 24, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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"For customers who live far from the road.., costs above..our standard installation fee can be prohibitive. I'm thrilled that these costs will no longer..be a barrier to getting people connected." ~Ellie de Villiers, Maple Broadband ED

More @vermontpublic.org:
www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2...
State allocates almost $8 million to low-income broadband program
The Affordable Long Drop program will help low income homeowners who live down long driveways connect to the high speed fiber network that runs along the road.
www.vermontpublic.org
October 21, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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We're having a hybrid in-person/virtual team meeting today. It's the best of both worlds: in-person energy + virtual access = 100% attendance, brought to you by #broadband.
people meeting in-person in a conference room and virtually on a big screen in the room
October 20, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Did you know...fiber #broadband uses less energy than traditional copper networks, cutting power consumption by at least 50% for the same data load. That makes fiber the fastest and eco-friendly!
a strand of fiber optic cable, shown up close so you can see the colorful fibers inside
October 16, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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“We’re so proud of these new technicians. By all accounts they completed the course with flying colors and are highly sought-after workers.” ~VCBB Executive Director Christine Hallquist.

Read more from Bennington Banner:
www.benningtonbanner.com/business/ver...
Vermont's newest broadband technicians graduate
MONTPELIER — Vermont Community Broadband Board (VCBB) recently announced the graduation of a new class of broadband technicians. They were trained at the latest session of the Broadband Technician App...
www.benningtonbanner.com
October 14, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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Tips on how to stay safe on the internet! Join DVFiber and @aarp.org for a free presentation Wednesday, Oct. 15 5:30 p.m. at St. Joachim Church, 342 Tunnel Street in Readsboro.
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October 13, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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Did you know... a Center on Rural Innovation study finds that rural counties with high #broadband adoption rates have significant advantages over those without, including 213% higher business growth!
Read more:
ruralinnovation.us/resources/re...
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October 10, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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It's Digital Inclusion Week! You can find all kinds of resources about digital inclusion including a technology check-up tool, skills assessment, and digital navigator tools at:
www.digitalinclusion.org/resources/pa...

#DIW2025 #digitalinclusion
Woman reading to an elderly woman with text stating that Oct. 6-10 is Digital Inclusion Week with the theme "Community-Driven Digital Futures."
October 9, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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Thanks to WNY Labor Today and VermontBiz for getting the word out about the 4th group of participants to complete #Broadband Technician Apprenticeship/Pre-Apprenticeship Training offered in partnership with North Country Career Center and available at no cost.

www.wnylabortoday.com/news/2025/10...
Vermont Community Broadband Board Graduates That State's Newest Group Of Broadband Technicians - WNY Labor Today: Your On-Line Labor Newspaper, Bringing You Labor News From Across The Nation, New York...
Your On-Line Labor Newspaper, Bringing You Labor News From Across The Nation, New York State & Western New York
www.wnylabortoday.com
October 7, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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Congratulations to the new graduates of our #Broadband Technician Apprenticeship/Pre-Apprenticeship Training! The program is offered in partnership with North Country Career Center. The next session isn't set yet, but check our website for the latest info:

publicservice.vermont.gov/vt-community...
October 6, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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People flock to #Vermont for our fall foliage, but soon they can count on fast internet speeds too, even in the most rural areas. So, get out there and enjoy the colors this weekend and know we're working to bring #broadband to all Vermonters!
View of trees with fall colors in Vermont
October 3, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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We can't wait to hand out certificates to #Vermont's newest group of #broadband technicians! Our latest group graduates 10/3 from our Broadband Apprenticeship/Pre-Apprenticeship Training offered with North Country Career Center.
October 2, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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Did you know...

#Broadband can help Vermonters produce maple syrup more efficiently by enabling them to monitor sap flow in real time and also detect issues such as leaks, blockages, or vacuum pressure drops.
October 1, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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Thank you to Technology for Tomorrow for inviting us to participate in "Digital Equity & Access Roundtable: Connecting Communities, Expanding Opportunities." We're always looking to bridge the digital divide and make sure everyone can benefit from the opportunities made possible by #broadband!
VCBB Executive Director Christine Hallquist speaking on a panel A group of panelists from a roundtable about digital equity.
September 29, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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It was great hearing from and talking to people in Grand Isle County this week! We met with local residents, business owners, and public safety workers. It was all part of Governor Scott's Capital for a Day 14-county tour.
September 26, 2025 at 1:25 PM