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Request for Proposal:
The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit proposals from qualified vendors to provide a bid for Fiber Construction. Proposal Submission Deadline: 4/11/2024. View RFP
2023 Annual Report
NEK Broadband has prepared and distributed an Annual Report and Budget for 2023. 2023 Annual Report
CUD Legislative Day Recap
On January 31st, 2024, the Vermont Communications Union Districts Association (VCUDA) together with member CUDs from across Vermont convened at the State House in Montpelier for Vermont CUD (Communications Union District) Day. The day was established to raise awareness about the efforts to expand broadband internet access in Vermont. VCUDA consists of ten CUDs, regional…
Request for Proposal:
BEAD Grant Proposal Support Please contact us at . for bid sheets, maps, etc. Maps are available to those who have returned a signed confidentiality agreement. RFP: Bead Grant Proposal Support Deadlines: Questions Due: 1/21/2024 Intent to Respond is 1/20/2024 – optional – but helpful Proposal Submission Deadline: 1/24/2024
We are ready to serve the Waterford Area!
Great news! NEK Broadband is thrilled to announce that our fiber optic network is now ready to begin serving residents in the Waterford area. We have recently begun scheduling installations and will be working to get through all existing orders as quickly as possible. We appreciate your patience during this final installation phase as we…
NEK Broadband Offers Fiber-Based High-Speed Internet to Waterford Area Addresses
Makes Progress on Promise to Bring Internet Access to the Northeast Kingdom NEK Broadband announced today that it has added new addresses in Waterford to its fiber network, delivering on its promise to bring high-speed internet to underserved communities in the Northeast Kingdom. The Waterford network has been funded by a combination of federal grants…
Request for Proposal: RFP NEK 2023-06
Fiber Distribution Construction Please contact us at . for bid sheets, maps, etc. Maps are available to those who have returned a signed confidentiality agreement. RFP: Fiber Distribution Construction Deadlines: Questions Due: 8/28/23 Intent to Respond is REQUIRED and is due by 8/28/23 Proposal Submission Deadline: 8/30/23
Express Your Support
In the next week, the state operated Vermont Community Broadband Board (VCBB) is seeking public input to guide how they will allocate 150-250 million dollars for fiber-optic fast internet development in Vermont. By next Tues, June 20, VCBB needs to hear your story of how you have coped with your internet situation and that you…
Request for Proposal: Contracted IT Support Services
The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit proposals from qualified vendors to provide contracted IT support services for NEK Broadband.
Request for Proposal: RFP NEK2023-01
Underground Services for Customer Drop Extensions The purpose of this RFP is to compile a list of approved contractors that NEK Broadband can provide to customers who require underground work performed in order to complete their broadband installation. Approved vendors will be working directly with the customer for scheduling and billing. RFP: Underground Services Deadlines:…
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RFP Announcements
Request for Proposal:
BEAD Grant Proposal Support Please contact us at . for bid sheets, maps, etc. Maps are available to those who have returned a signed confidentiality agreement. RFP: Bead Grant Proposal Support Deadlines: Questions Due: 1/21/2024 Intent to Respond is 1/20/2024 – optional – but helpful Proposal Submission Deadline: 1/24/2024
Request for Proposal: RFP NEK 2023-06
Fiber Distribution Construction Please contact us at . for bid sheets, maps, etc. Maps are available to those who have returned a signed confidentiality agreement. RFP: Fiber Distribution Construction Deadlines: Questions Due: 8/28/23 Intent to Respond is REQUIRED and is due by 8/28/23 Proposal Submission Deadline: 8/30/23
Request for Proposal: Contracted IT Support Services
The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit proposals from qualified vendors to provide contracted IT support services for NEK Broadband.
Request for Proposal: RFP NEK2023-01
Underground Services for Customer Drop Extensions The purpose of this RFP is to compile a list of approved contractors that NEK Broadband can provide to customers who require underground work performed in order to complete their broadband installation. Approved vendors will be working directly with the customer for scheduling and billing. RFP: Underground Services Deadlines:…
Request for Proposal: RFP NEK2023-2
Permitting Services This RFP shall be for a project or series of broadband network projects on behalf of NEK Broadband. Chosen provider will be supplying NEK Broadband with permitting services needed over the next 12 – 24 months with potential renewals. RFP: Permitting Services Deadlines: Questions are due by 2/15/23 Intent to Respond is REQUIRED…
Request for Proposal: RFP NEK2022-14
Barton Electric Pole Inventory Services NEK Broadband is seeking bids for the following RFP: RFP: Pole Inventory Services Deadlines: Questions are due by 12/9/2022 Intent to Respond is due by 12/9/2022 Submission is due by 12/16/2022
Press Releases
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Community-based Broadband Providers Propose Merger to Expand Access to High-speed Internet
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NEK Broadband and North Country Career Center Launch New Job Training Program
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200th Customer Connected at the Alden Balch Memorial Library in Lunenburg, VT
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NEK Broadband Joined Senator Welch as He Unveiled a Bill to Extend the Affordable Connectivity Program for Internet Service
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NEK Broadband Is Expanding Service to Over 700 Addresses in Parts of Seven Towns
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NEK Broadband Offers Fiber-Based High-Speed Internet to Waterford Area Addresses
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VERMONT COMMUNITY BROADBAND BOARD GRANTEES TO TESTIFY BEFORE U.S. SENATE SUBCOMMITTEE
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NOVEMBER 9, 2022 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
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NEK Broadband Awarded Nearly $16M Construction Grant
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RFP Posting: Fiber Construction (2022-13)
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RFP Posting: Fiber Construction (NEK2022-12)
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Media Release: NEK Broadband Lights up First Customer
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Media Release: NEK Broadband Begins Fiber-Optic Network Construction in Concord
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September Media Release
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August Media Release
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July Media Release