Updated March 01, 2024
The Vermont Department of Public Service is working with an outside consultant to develop and write a Telecommunications Plan that meets new requirements set forth by Act 79 (2019), an act relating to broadband deployment throughout Vermont, and 30 V.S.A. § 202d, as amended by Act 137 (2020), an act relating to COVID-19 funding and assistance for broadband connectivity, housing, and economic relief.
Public Comment Draft VT 10-Year Telecommunications Plan.pdf
Comments on the Public Comments Draft Plan will be accepted through March 29'th 2024 and may be submitted through the following link survey link. The department is also accepting comments via email at PSD.Telecom@vermont.gov
Public Hearings on the Public Comments Draft Plan
The Vermont Department of Public Service will host three public input sessions for the Public Comment Draft of the 10-year telecom plan. The sessions are hybrid, both in person in the Giga conference room at 112 State Street, 3'rd floor, Montpelier, VT and via Microsoft Teams. The meeting link and call in information is below.
PUBLIC INPUT SESSION 1
Monday March 18, 2024, 5-6 pm
Call-in: 802-828-7667
PUBLIC INPUT SESSION 2
Wednesday March 20, 2024, 5-6 pm
Call-in: 802-828-7667
PUBLIC INPUT SESSION 3
Monday March ,25, 2024, 5-6 pm
Call-in: 802-828-7667
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May Hearing Information:
PUBLIC HEARING - ST ALBANS
Wednesday, May 1st, 2024, 5:30 - 6:30pm
St. Albans Town Hall
398 Georgia Shore Road, St. Albans, VT 05478
Remote Option:
ST. ALBANS -TEAMS MEETING LINK
Meeting ID: 224 623 480 226
Passcode: jhQzg7
Phone conference ID: 967 855 368#
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PUBLIC HEARING - RANDOLPH
Wednesday, May 8th, 2024, 5:30 - 6:30pm
Chandler Center for the Arts
71 N Main St, Randolph, VT 05060
Remote Option:
Meeting ID: 290 116 171 656
Passcode: W2fDfo
Phone conference ID: 609 033 355#
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PUBLIC HEARING - SPRINGFIELD
Thursday, May 16th, 2024, 5-6 pm
Black River Innovation Campus
60 Park St., Springfield, VT 05156
Remote Option:
SPRINGFIELD -TEAMS MEETING LINK
Meeting ID: 255 828 809 932
Passcode: kwEZWx
Phone conference ID: 163 326 08#