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Firefly CEO Gary Wood says Dominion middle-mile is largely complete; splicing and final connections targeted for March with weather risks

Albemarle County Broadband Authority · April 21, 2026
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Gary Wood (Firefly) updated the Albemarle County Broadband Authority that Dominion has completed most middle-mile construction, Firefly is moving to splicing and final connections, and first connections in several areas are targeted for March though snow, railroad crossings and pole/easement issues could push some areas into April or May.

Gary Wood, speaking for Firefly, told the Albemarle County Broadband Authority that much of the remaining work on the county broadband project has shifted from heavy construction to splicing and final connections. He said Dominion's middle-mile build is basically complete in many areas and that Firefly is coordinating splicing, testing and the last-mile service drops.

"We have a lot of fiber in the ground in the air. It's not spliced and connected," Wood said, describing the current work…

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