Community Networks (ILSR) — Broadband Bits

Chittenden County CUD Continues Affordable Fiber Expansion In Vermont

Chittenden County Communication Union District (CCCUD) completed a fiber‑optic expansion into six rural towns—Essex Town, Essex Junction, Jericho, Shelburne, Westford, and Williston—bringing high‑speed internet to more than 1,900 homes and businesses. The project, executed with Fidium Fiber, was financed by a $2.1 million 2024 grant from the Vermont Community Broadband Board sourced from the 2021 American Rescue Plan Act. Residents now have three symmetric service tiers ranging from 100 Mbps to 2 Gbps, with promotional pricing that rises after the introductory period. Phase 2, slated for 2027, will depend on additional federal funding such as the BEAD program, expanding the CUD’s reach to 17,000 locations countywide.