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Connect Rockingham advances to phase 3; county's contribution roughly $3.25M, phases expected to complete by 2027

Rockingham County Board of Commissioners · February 17, 2026
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County IT staff said Connect Rockingham has completed the county's committed portion and phase 3 will expand address points and competition; staff estimated total project costs in the mid-$20 million range, with about $3.25 million borne by the county.

County IT staff updated the board on Connect Rockingham progress, saying the county's committed portion is complete and address points are coming online in phase 2 and phase 3.

Derek said approximately 600 address points came online last month and that phase 3 has introduced additional providers, increasing competition in areas where one carrier previously dominated. He estimated the total multi-phase…

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