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Caroline County says West broadband project complete; East work continues with CSX crossing and pole checks
Summary
County IT director reports completion of Verizon-led western build covering 815 addresses and progress on eastern build, where 53 of 439 fiber miles are in place and potential delays hinge on one CSX railroad crossing and remaining pole attachments.
David Sadler, director of information technology for Caroline County and project manager for the county’s broadband expansion, told the county on April 21 that the Verizon-led western project is complete and that work continues on the larger eastern build, where crossings and electric pole attachments are the primary risks to the schedule.
The Caroline West project reached service availability for all 815 addresses in March 2025, Sadler said, and the county recognized Verizon for its performance at the Board of Supervisors’ April 8 meeting. The West build is a 100% fiber-optic network of more than 62 fiber miles, uses a next-generation optical line terminal capable of supporting…
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