We have completed the build-out of seven network fiber extensions to expand the footprint of our network and further enable businesses as well as customers additional access to high-speed broadband from the Broadband Authority as well as the other last-mile providers.
ESVBA Status Dashboard
ESVBA Status Dashboard
Recent Accomplishments
Fiber Extensions
Fiber extensions as of 2/2024
- A total of 965 miles of fiber network on the Eastern Shore
- VATI is 83% complete (see VATI page)
- Network completion in Tangier
- Vaucluse Shores construction in collaboration with Northampton County
- Corbin Hall construction in collaboration with Accomack County
Coverage as of 1/2024
- 70% of addresses passed on the Eastern Shore
- 3,616 residential customers connected to ESVBA network
Fiber technology monitoring
- Using fiber technology (dense technology monitoring 24/day)
- Upgraded batteries and air conditioning to improve duration
- Replaced 80% of batteries
Core backbone Upgrade
We have upgraded our backbone infrastructure to 100Gbps of highly-redundant and diverse network allowing continued growth, expansion and support of the Eastern Shore’s needs.
Bloxom Tower Status
We have erected a 100’ Communication Tower at 26129 Shoremain Drive, Bloxom, VA 23308. This tower is designed to support multiple wireless providers as a piece of critical telecommunications infrastructure in the town of Bloxom by allowing a tower environment and space for providers to operate telecommunications equipment.