Vermont Business Magazine Vermont Community Broadband Board (VCBB) has completed taking in applications for Vermont’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (VT-BEAD) Program. BEAD is a federal program that provides $42.45 billion to expand high-speed internet access by funding planning, infrastructure deployment, and adoption programs in all states and territories. Vermont’s allocation of those funds is almost $229 million. Federal changes to the program in June required states to complete an additional application round, which has recently ended.
Vermont received bids to serve all currently underserved addresses in the state with a mix of technology, including fiber, hybrid-fiber coaxial, and low earth orbit satellite.
“We’re pleased with the amount and technological variety of bids we received and most importantly that we’re on track to get all Vermonters served with broadband, enabling and empowering them to work, learn, socialize, and take advantage of all the opportunities the digital world offers,” said VCBB Executive Director Christine Hallquist.
VCBB is now working to evaluate and score the applications from providers to determine the winning bidders. Once that process is complete, the federal government must approve the selections before the bidders will be notified.
You can get more information about the VT-BEAD Program and read Vermont’s BEAD plans on our website. We would also like to hear from you. If you have comments on VT-BEAD or questions, send them to [email protected].
8.5.2025. Montpelier, Vermont — Vermont Community Broadband Board
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