Release of federal funds to spread broadband in Vt.

Maple Broadband, the community-governed internet service provider based in Middlebury, last week got the final OK on a federal grant that will fully fund its buildout of high-speed internet throughout 20 Addison County towns.

UPDATED: Vergennes-area schools hit by ransomware cyberattack

The Addison Northwest School District on Tuesday morning identified a “cybersecurity incident,” which locked district officials, teachers and other employees out of servers and shut down internet service in all three district schools and its central offic … (read more)

Gas tanker fire on Route 7 cuts internet in county

No one injured when natural gas tanker explodes near Dakin Farm in Ferrisburgh.

Planners seek citizens’ slow-speed internet horror stories

ADDISON COUNTY — The Addison County Regional Planning Commission (ACRPC) is preparing to apply for a Broadband Innovation Grant for $60,000 to conduct a feasibility study about how best to help unserved and under-served portions of Addison County. The COV … (read more)

Businesses partnering with the state of Vermont to address rural broadband gap

MONTPELIER — On Thursday Gov. Phil Scott and the Department of Public Service announced a collaboration with several partners that will increase internet access by means of public Wi-Fi hotspots for dozens of rural towns in Vermont. Among the towns target … (read more)