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The Southern Vermont Communications Union Districtâs long-in-the-works feasibility study has been approved by the state, the district boardâs governing chair said.
Jeff Such, the boardâs chair, said at a March 24 meeting that the organization, which is working toward bringing fiber-optic internet to the region, will now turn to developing a business plan, which wonât be finalized until the district has lined up an operating agreement with a private-sector partner.
The feasibility study and business plan are supported by a $60,000 grant from the Vermont Department of Public Service that was awarded last year. The now-completed study, developed by Alex Kelley of Rural Innovation Strategies, Inc. and Carole Monroe of ValleyNet, recommended that the district join forces with the adjacent Deerfield Valley CUD or partner with incumbent carrier Consolidated Communications, which is expanding its fiber network in Ve
A Fiber Network Spurs a New Northern New Hampshire Tech Corridor
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Planning, perseverance and strategic alliances pay off for the rural community of Bristol, NH, as it overcomes obstacles to bring better broadband and better jobs to residents.
Nicholas Coates, Bristol town administrator
Bristol, New Hampshire, is either underserved or unserved with broadband according to the FCC definition, but it is eager to provide affordable, high-speed broadband to its residents and businesses. The rural town has some internet options, but they’re largely low-speed services from the area incumbent telco and cable operator that can’t support demanding applications.
Mankato Family YMCA receives $6,000 in grants for mentor program
Two groups donated to the YMCA to help promote their mentorship program in the Mankato community.
Mankato Family YMCA receives $6,000 in grants for mentor program By Jared Dean | April 1, 2021 at 7:03 PM CDT - Updated April 1 at 9:43 PM
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The Mankato Family YMCA has received two grants to help support area youth.
The first grant is $4,000 for the Brother/Sister mentoring program. The money will go toward recruiting and retaining mentors plus mentor networking. The second grant is $2,000 which will also go to the mentoring program. Those dollars will be used for monthly activities for the participants in the program. Mankato Family YMCA says these grants are a boost after a trying year.
Eastbrook, Maine, Selects Consolidated Communications to Build FTTP Network
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Portland, Maine
– Consolidated Communications was tapped by the town of Eastbrook, Maine, to construct a fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) Internet network to nearly 500 municipal locations, connecting residences and businesses. The town is one of the first communities in Maine to build a FTTP network.
The new network will deliver faster broadband connectivity, including symmetrical gigabit speeds, which is a significant increase from the Internet speeds currently available. The fiber network will also provide reliable connections supporting remote access and video conferencing for remote workers and learners; allow the creation and uploading of high-bandwidth content; and enable easy use of smart-home devices, creating numerous, lasting economic development, e-commerce and quality-of-life benefits and opportunities.
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