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Albemarle-area broadband build delayed; authority hears extension request and timeline clarifications
Summary
At a Broadband Authority I meeting, staff said the regional build will likely need an extension to June 2026, reported about 171 miles of fiber installed but not yet tested, and outlined site-siting and funding constraints that could affect final service dates.
At a meeting of Broadband Authority I, staff told members the regional broadband build will likely require an extension to June 2026 and described a mix of construction progress and remaining hurdles that could delay final customer service activation.
Staff reported roughly 171 miles of fiber completed and said contractors have added another 10 miles recently. However, much of that installed fiber remains untested, and staff said service cannot be activated until testing and middle-mile connections are completed. One presenter said certain project areas—two identified project zones accounting for about 1,000 premises—are delayed while partners identify acceptable sites for fiber huts and related…
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