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Bedford County, Va., Targets Universal Broadband Coverage
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Fusion42 · 19 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Bedford County, Virginia, has contracted ZiTEL to complete its New London broadband project to achieve universal wireless Internet coverage, replacing the previous ISP, RiverStreet Networks, which failed to meet contract obligations. The move is supported by local and state entities and aligns with federal BEAD program goals to extend fiber broadband access in the region.
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Local internet service providers now have a clear path to expand fiber broadband in Bedford County as the incumbent failed to deliver. You can move quickly to offer fibre solutions where others stalled and scale in underserved rural markets.
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