We are sufficiently finished with pole inventory and design that the stage is set for what CVFiber Governing Board Chair Jerry Diamantides calls “the summer of make ready.” That’s the process of preparing each utility pole to receive a new fiber attachment. Meanwhile, preparations are being made for construction and…
The CVFiber Governing Board’s April 12 meeting was an historic event. The Board made four crucial decisions that set a path and established a structure for network construction, which is scheduled to begin later this year. Board member Ray Pelletier of Northfield likened the pace of work to “drinking from…
CVFiber has hired Jennille Smith as its first-ever executive director and first full-time employee. Smith has deep experience in building communications infrastructure in rural areas, which is a great fit for the construction of the 1,200-mile, $50-million CVFiber Community Network set to begin later this year. The CVFiber Governing Board…
CVFiber is moving on all fronts toward the beginning of construction this summer, and the first service offerings by the end of the year! “Things are moving very quickly and very well,” said Jerry Diamantides, chair of the CVFiber Governing Board. Design plans are being finalized, we’re gearing up organizationally,…
As CVFiber moves closer to the beginning of construction, a major funding boost is on the horizon that would provide a very healthy start on network buildout. We’re on track to begin construction and offer connectivity to some addresses in the CVFiber Community Network in a matter of months. We…
Greetings and Happy New Year. After almost four years of planning and organizing, this is the year when CVFiber will begin construction and limited service! As preparations continue, CVFiber is going through some leadership transitions. Here are the highlights from this month’s update: CVFiber founder Jeremy Hansen steps aside as…
The Governing Board of CVFiber is excited to share that we are seeking to hire our first full-time employee! We are seeking to hire an Executive Director to increase our pace of planning and construction. Details of this exciting opportunity, including instructions to apply, are below. You can also download…
CVFiber is getting closer and closer to the start of actual construction. It’s an exciting and busy time; the pace of activity will only accelerate in the new year. Here are the latest headlines, with details following. CVFiber has contracts with the National Rural Telecommunications Cooperative to design and manage…
CVFiber has committed to purchase 300 miles of fiber, and is pressing to complete preconstruction including high-level design and pole inventories for five towns. We have chosen Waitsfield Champlain Telecom as our partner for CVFiber Operations. Click the link for Jeremy Hansen’s interview on WDEV radio’s “Vermont Viewpoint”. The pole…
$2.8 million Grant has been approved ! The work of providing fast Internet to our 21 member communities is off to a strong start with progress to report in many areas. Read on to see when your town is scheduled for installation. First, the headlines. The Vermont Community Broadband Board…