Verizon to expand high-speed broadband to rural households in Bedford County
23 Mars 2023 - 2:00PM
To bring high speed internet to rural communities in Bedford
County, Virginia, Verizon will expand its all-fiber, high-speed
broadband services to approximately 349 addresses in the Big Island
and Wheats Valley areas.
In January, the Board of Supervisors gave its approval for the
County Administrator to execute a contract with Verizon for this
expansion. The 12 months project would bring broadband to these
addresses by spring 2024.
Located in one of Bedford County’s broadband coverage gaps,
these locations were not connected during a 2019 Virginia
Telecommunication Initiative (VATI) project and are not identified
for any other publicly funded broadband project.
“Verizon is focused on delivering broadband service, and the
economic benefits associated with it, for our customers and
employees in Central Virginia,” said Kwame Trotman, Vice President
of Wireline Network Operations-Mid-Atlantic South Region for
Verizon. “We are pleased to work with Bedford County to achieve our
common goal of increasing broadband access for unserved and
underserved areas in the State. This project will significantly
help to close the digital divide in that region.”
To bring broadband to residents quicker, county officials made a
proactive choice to finance the project directly with American
Rescue Plan funds versus applying for another VATI grant for these
locations.
“The Bedford County Board of Supervisors has a continued
commitment to working with multiple partners to bring broadband to
all areas of Bedford County,” said Edgar Tuck, Chair of the Bedford
County Board of Supervisors. “We are very appreciative of Verizon’s
commitment to delivering quality service to our residents in this
area.”
“We applaud the Bedford County Board of Supervisors and the
County’s professional staff for their leadership in establishing
this robust broadband program in Central Virginia,” said Thomas
Walls, Director - Virginia State & Local Government Affairs at
Verizon. “This partnership will expand high-speed broadband access
to many residents and will better connect our communities.”
In an effort to provide connectivity to families in need across
the country, Verizon participates in the Affordable Connectivity
Program (ACP)1 a U.S. government program run by the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) to help low-income households pay
for internet service. With ACP eligibility and the Verizon Forward
Program2, customers can get free home internet service – no hidden
fees or annual contracts, and no equipment charges or data caps.
You are eligible for ACP if you (or someone in your household)
participate in certain government assistance programs. Learn more
about the Verizon Forward Program by visiting
www.verizon.com/home/free-verizon-internet/.
- Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP): ACP is a government
program providing eligible households with internet service
discounts. One program discount per household. Discount expires
upon FCC’s termination of program; then our standard rates and
service terms and conditions apply.
- Limited-time offer for eligible residential customers with ACP
applied to a Fios Mix & Match internet plan. Discounts may
vary. May not combine with all offers. Fios Mix & Match
available in select areas.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) was formed on
June 30, 2000 and is one of the world’s leading providers of
technology and communications services. Headquartered in New York
City and with a presence around the world, Verizon generated
revenues of $136.8 billion in 2022. The company offers data, video
and voice services and solutions on its award-winning networks and
platforms, delivering on customers’ demand for mobility, reliable
network connectivity, security and control.
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