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EDA hears broadband update: franchise approvals and fiber inventory reported
Montgomery County Economic Development Authority · March 17, 2026
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Summary
Board members heard that local franchise agreements were approved enabling construction in Christiansburg and Blacksburg, DHCD extended a VAVI contract termination date, and staff reported about 473 miles of fiber in Montgomery County.
The Montgomery County Economic Development Authority received a broadband update covering franchise approvals, a contract extension and local fiber inventory.
Committee member reported that a franchise agreement for "Gigabeehmm" was approved at a Christiansburg public hearing and that the signed franchise…
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