House committee hears state officials on Vermont cell‑coverage gaps, will review 10‑year telecom plan
State telecommunications officials told the House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure that gaps in cell coverage and reliance on smartphones for internet access create public‑safety and equity concerns; the committee agreed to receive and review the state's 10‑year telecommunications plan and schedule a follow-up briefing.
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Members of the Vermont House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure heard testimony from Department of Public Service officials that gaps in cellular coverage are creating public‑safety and equity problems and that remedies will require partnerships among public, quasi‑public and private entities.
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