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Maple Broadband Newsroom

Read how Maple Broadband is making a difference in the communities we serve. Explore recent news, announcements, and stories that highlight our local impact, partnerships, and ongoing work to expand access to reliable, high-speed internet.

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Trump administration sends Vermont $93M for broadband — half what state hoped for

Vermont Public

February 10, 2026

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State allocates almost $8 million to low-income broadband program

Vermont Public

October 20, 2025

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Vermont broadband board outlines $180M funding proposal, with major investment in NEK

VTDigger

September 3, 2025

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MiddWorks for Vermont: Summer Internship Program Making Waves

Middlebury College

June 1, 2025

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AAPB and ILSR Prepare For Inaugural ‘Future of Public Broadband’ Conference

Broadband Breakfast

May 9, 2025

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Vermont to Vote on $2.5 Million for Fiber Drop Program

Broadband Breakfast

September 6, 2024

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State wants to help low-income Vermonters connect to broadband network

Vermont Public

September 5, 2024

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High-speed internet rollout picks up steam

Addison Independent

August 22, 2024

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Vermont’s Community-Driven Broadband for All

Community Broadband Bits Podcast

July 2, 2024

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Loss of federal internet discount program may impact thousands in Vermont

VTDigger

June 30, 2024

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Broadband could take longer and cost more to deploy in Vermont than anticipated

Jun 12, 2024

June 12, 2024

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Vermont CUD Maple Broadband Moving Quickly To Expand Access

Broadband Breakfast

June 12, 2024

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Communication union districts continue broadband rollout

WCAX-TV

May 6, 2024

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Maple Broadband completes initial build, expands service area

VermontBiz

April 24, 2024

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End of Affordable Connectivity Program funding to affect 25,000 low-income Vermonters

Vermont Public

February 20, 2024

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Maple Broadband activates 100th subscriber

Vermont Business Magazine

November 15, 2023

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Progress on broadband made, but a long way to the last mile

Vermont Business Magazine

October 15, 2023

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Federal requirement to set aside funds could make grants too expensive for Vermont's CUDs

VTDigger

October 1, 2023

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Vermont expects a huge pot of federal money to provide broadband, with strings attached

VTDigger

September 24, 2023

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Maple Broadband gets $2.1M in ARPA funds

Addison Independent

July 27, 2023

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Additional federal funding coming to increase broadband access in Vermont

WCAX-TV

February 26, 2023

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Maple Broadband launches service in Addison County area

Vermont Business Magazine

February 23, 2023

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Maple Broadband celebrates service launch

WCAX-TV

February 22, 2023

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Connecting Vermont: Broadband rollout making progress

WCAX-TV

February 15, 2023

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Vermont broadband leaders push for extension to challenge FCC coverage map

WCAX-TV

December 20, 2022

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High-speed fiber internet coming to 14 towns

Addison County Independent

October 27, 2022

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New high-speed internet coming to 14 towns

Addison Independent

October 27, 2022

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US Treasury sends $90 million to Vermont for broadband

VTDigger

October 26, 2022

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WCVT/Maple Broadband Partnership gets 9.1 Million grant for expansion in Addison County

VermontBiz

October 18, 2022

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Maple Broadband gets $8.7 Million for buildout

Addison County Independent

July 21, 2022

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Ferrisburgh backs ARPA funds for Maple Broadband expansion

Addison Independent

December 16, 2021

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4 community broadband networks receive $10 million in planning grants

VTDigger

November 3, 2021

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Maple Broadband Sets the Table for FTTH Network

Community Networks

September 7, 2021

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Maple Broadband and WCVT sign agreement to manage fiber network

Town of Cornwall / Maple Broadband

August 27, 2021

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With a Fitting Name, Maple Broadband Pursues Public Private Partnership in Vermont

Telecompetitor

August 27, 2021

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County internet utility finds partner, seeks funding

Addison County Independent

August 26, 2021

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Funding is Key to Expanded Broadband

Addison County Independent

April 22, 2021

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High-speed Internet Effort Gains Steam

Addison County Independent

November 11, 2020

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Area Sees New Effort to Boost Broadband

Addison County Independent

July 16, 2020

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