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Vermont Secures $93M for Near-Universal Broadband Access

2/13/2026

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Vermont will receive approximately $93 million in Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) funding to connect over 99% of residents.
The funding follows a successful application by the Vermont Community Broadband Board.
The state plans to invest a total of $162 million, including state and private funds.
For areas where fiber is too costly, satellite internet will be provided despite concerns about effectiveness, with costs up to $50,000 per address.

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Story summary

Vermont will receive approximately $93 million in Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) funding to connect over 99% of residents.
The funding follows a successful application by the Vermont Community Broadband Board.
The state plans to invest a total of $162 million, including state and private funds.
For areas where fiber is too costly, satellite internet will be provided despite concerns about effectiveness, with costs up to $50,000 per address.