Vermont Awards $20.2M ARPA Funds To Northwest Fiberworx
The money will bring fiber to 22 towns and 3,800 addresses in Vermont.

The money will bring fiber to 22 towns and 3,800 addresses in Vermont.
Jun 25, 2024 – The Vermont Community Broadband Board granted a $20.2 Million internet construction grant to Communications Union District Northwest Fiberworx on Tuesday.
This grant will enable Northwest Fiberworx to begin phase one of its construction plan. The project will target regions with the least connections in Vermont, aiming to connect more than 3,800 unserved and underserved addresses.
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