Press Releases Archives - NEK Broadband

Vermont’s NEK Broadband Expands High-Speed Fiber Internet Service to Derby and Holland

Julia Vallera — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:00:49 +0000

For Immediate Release, July 7, 2026 Media Contact:Julia Vallera, Director of Marketing, NEKCV802-222-0443julia@nekcv.org Free Underground and Long-Distance Aerial Fiber Installations Available Derby and Holland are the latest communities to gain access to high-speed fiber internet and WiFi home telephone service through NEK Broadband, joining a growing number of towns across the Northeast Kingdom. In fact, […]

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NEK Broadband and CVFiber Celebrate Growth With Launch of Budget-Friendly $59 Fiber Internet Plan

Marjorie Ray — Mon, 11 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000

For Immediate Release, May 11, 2026 Media Contact:Julia Vallera, Director of Marketing, NEKCV802-222-0443julia@nekcv.org A new 50/50 Mbps service tier is designed to provide reliable connectivity at a lower cost for households with light-to-moderate internet needs. Saint Johnsbury, Vermont — NEK Broadband and CVFiber (collectively, NEKCV) recently announced their newest internet offering: a 50/50 Mbps plan […]

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NEKCV Awarded Federal BEAD Funding to Expand High-Speed Internet Access

Julia Vallera — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:24:39 +0000

NEKCV maximizes grant funding by investing directly in its district—hiring predominantly local employees and supporting workforce development training programs that create jobs and strengthen the local economy.

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Request For Quote: NEKCV11202025-FOC

NEK Broadband — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:22:47 +0000

Quote for Fiber Optic Cable The purpose of this RFP is to solicit quote proposals for Fiber Optic Cable. Deadlines:Questions Due: 12-01-25 5pm ESTQuestions Answered: 12-02-25 or earlier.Submission Deadline: 12-03-25 5pm ESTAward Notification Date: 12-08-25 or earlier.

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NATIONAL LEADERS LEARN FROM VERMONT’S RURAL BROADBAND STRATEGIES

Marjorie Ray — Tue, 20 May 2025 19:35:11 +0000

For Immediate Release May 20, 2025 Contact: Ellie de Villiers, Executive Director, Maple Broadband (802) 377-3721 Ellie@maplebroadband.net Tonya Ozone, Director of Sales and Marketing, NEKCV (802) 472-1190 tonya@nekcv.org Washington, DC – In the ongoing efforts to bring high-speed internet access to all Americans, Vermont continues to provide leadership and insights on the national stage. The American Association for Public Broadband (AAPB) hosted its […]

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Additional $8 Million Available for Vermont’s Broadband Buildout

Marjorie Ray — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 17:56:17 +0000

Funds Added as VCBB Completes Distribution of Nearly $245M from ARPA Montpelier, Vermont – Vermont Community Broadband Board (VCBB) is pleased to announce the availability of $8 million in additional funds for the state’s broadband buildout. The money is interest earned on initial American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) money that the General Assembly entrusted to […]

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NEK Broadband Receives a USDA Community Connect Grant for Groton as it Launches its USDA ReConnect Grant across 25 towns

Marjorie Ray — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 22:17:53 +0000

Island Pond, VT – NEK Community Broadband dba NEKCV, a communications union district in northeast and central Vermont held an event on October 30th to celebrate four major grant awards: two from the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA-RD) and two from the Vermont Communications Broadband Board. Sarah Waring, USDA State Director for […]

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CVFiber Announces 500th Customer Connected

Olivia Kantyka — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 15:53:00 +0000

For immediate release, September 27, 2024 CVFiber reached a milestone yesterday as their 500th customer was connected to fiber-optic high-speed internet in the town of Worcester. Since the ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating their first customer, CVFiber has achieved a huge accomplishment of bringing service to 500 homes and businesses in one year. The focus of their […]

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Peacham Cafe Celebrates Becoming NEK Broadband’s 500th Customer

Olivia Kantyka — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 13:46:33 +0000

DANVILLE – A dream has come true for the little Cafe in the center of the village of Peacham. The new WiFi provided through NEK Broadband provides access to high-speed internet for customers and for those who don’t yet have it available at their home. According to Cafe board member, Betsy McKay, “This Cafe exists […]

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Community-based Broadband Providers Propose Merger to Expand Access to High-speed Internet

Kitty — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 19:53:44 +0000

June 1, 2024 – NEK Broadband and CVFiber announce a preliminary plan to join the two Communications Union Districts (CUDs) under 30 V.S.A 3052a, a recent addition to the law under S.199. The proposed merger would unite resources, experience, expertise, and a shared commitment to deliver exceptional high-speed internet services to their collective 71 communities. […]

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