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Virginia Rural Broadband Coalition

@ConnectRuralVA

Serving as a Voice for Rural Broadband Deployment in Virginia

Joined January 2018
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Check out our most recent newsletter with updates on the General Assembly Session, broadband funding, RFPs, and ways to get involved! conta.cc/2Engqg0
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CIT Broadband@CITbroadband26 Feb 2019
FCC pledges more funding for rural broadband deployment - CNET cnet.com/news/fcc-pledges-mo…
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CIT Broadband@CITbroadband11 Feb 2019
Virginia farmers share concerns with representatives during Legislative Day - “Rural broadband would help individuals, businesses and economic development as a whole.” heraldcourier.com/community/…
Virginia farmers share concerns with representatives during Legislative Day

Virginia farmers share concerns with representatives during Legislative Day

RICHMOND, Va. — County Farm Bureau presidents and other Farm Bureau volunteer leaders crowded the halls of the Pocahontas Building on Jan. 28 to meet with lawmakers during the annual

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CIT Broadband@CITbroadband4 Dec 2018
Case Studies in Public-Private Partnership Driving #Broadband Deployment in Virginia broadbandusa.ntia.doc.gov/nt…
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Happy to see the @FCC out in Virginia seeing the issues we are still facing and @BrendanCarrFCC's support for rural broadband!
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@BrendanCarrFCC19 Nov 2018
Replying to @BrendanCarrFCC
“At the FCC, we are laser focused on trying to get more broadband to more Americans. And being here in Culpeper County really brings home to us the economic opportunity that broadband can enable - whether for your own business or here running the online cattle auction.”
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CIT Broadband@CITbroadband15 Nov 2018
More than $4.5 million announced towards #broadband infrastructure in Southwest Virginia, Eastern Shore | WTKR.com wtkr.com/2018/11/14/more-tha…
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CIT Broadband@CITbroadband14 Nov 2018
TRRC Last Mile Broadband pre-applications now being accepted revitalizeva.org/2018/11/13/…
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@VirginiaIPC30 Oct 2018
Evan Feinman, Virginia’s Chief #Broadband Advisor, outlines the steps necessary to bring universal broadband access to residents and businesses across the Commonwealth. #VABroadbandSummit
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CIT Broadband@CITbroadband1 Nov 2018
Great news for Hampton Roads! #broadband #SmartCities 13newsnow.com/article/news/l…
Southside cities win national challenge, money for internet connectivity ring

Southside cities win national challenge, money for internet connectivity ring

Local council members said the grand prize increased interest in the internet project, and they hope private and federal investment will cover the $48.6 million cost of the connectivity ring and side...

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@VirginiaIPC30 Oct 2018
Next up: “Proactive Broadband Planning” panel featuring representatives from Bedford County, Orange County and the City of VA Beach. Moderated by @CITbroadband Program Administrator Caroline Luxhoj
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Want to learn what our Coalition has been up to? Take a look at our newsletter for updates of our travels over the past few weeks along with more broadband events in the future! conta.cc/2vZxyF8
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CIT Broadband@CITbroadband18 Jul 2018
Another transatlantic subsea #broadband cable to land in Virginia Beach. venturebeat.com/2018/07/17/g…
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Progress being made in Amherst County in broadband deployment plans! The following article has more information! newsadvance.com/news/local/b…
Broadband plan moves forward in Amherst

Broadband plan moves forward in Amherst

AMHERST – An effort to boost broadband internet to rural areas of Amherst County is picking up speed through a pending agreement between the county and a local company to

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Senator Jennifer Boysko@JenniferBoysko3 Jul 2018
Wonderful news! Governor announces new initiative to bring high speed internet to rural areas @ConnectRuralVA @CIT godanriver.com/work_it_sova/… via @GoDanRiver
Governor announces new initiative to bring high speed internet to rural areas

Governor announces new initiative to bring high speed internet to rural areas

The Laurel Grove Volunteer Fire Department was packed with Dan River Region leaders Monday afternoon as Gov. Ralph Northam arrived to announce a new broadband initiative to improve internet services

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We will be attending the Rural Broadband Round Table Breakfast hosted by @VARuralCenter on Thursday, August 16th, in Prince George County. Thanks to @PGEC_Coop for sponsoring the food and the live demonstration afterwards. Hope to see you there! facebook.com/events/18350513…
Rural Broadband Roundtable Breakfast

Rural Broadband Roundtable Breakfast

Other event in Disputanta, VA by Virginia Rural Center on Thursday, August 16 20187 posts in the discussion.

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Exciting news for residents in Amherst County, VA! Rural broadband expansion will continue to a key economic driver across the Commonwealth. newsadvance.com/new_era_prog…
Amherst County's rural areas ready for broadband boost

Amherst County's rural areas ready for broadband boost

A goal of providing wireless broadband internet access to unserved and underserved rural areas of Amherst County is gaining momentum with an agreement in the works between the county and

newsadvance.com
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Another study that shows how #broadband expansion impacts rural counties. 1 county is forecasted 2 have a household benefit of over $38 million annually with an increase in residential real estate value of over $100 million because of expanded broadband. govtech.com/dc/Study-Finds-R…
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Here is an article on our neighbors down south! North Carolina is investing $10 million to extend broadband into rural areas. This money will be awarded based on how many customers will be served and how modern and fast the connectivity is. tinyurl.com/ya4jnrfh
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