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As a community service, the Eastern Shore of Virginia Broadband Authority planned, built, and paid for a 100 ft. Open Access Telecommunications Tower in Bloxom, VA to help spur economic development and 21st century connectivity. Bloxom, Va. (March 21st, 2017) – The Bloxom Tower, which opened in November of 2016, now provides broadband services toRead more

The Eastern Shore of Virginia Broadband Authority is accepting network extension requests from private broadband service providers. Feedback forms are available at https://esvba.com/network-extension-request-announcement and due by 5pm on May 4th, 2017. Bloxom, VA (April 4, 2017) – Private broadband service providers are invited to add their voice to the regional network’s extension planning process. The EasternRead more

At the 21st Annual Harvest Fest celebrations at Sunset Beach, the Eastern Shore of Virginia Broadband Authority (ESVBA) presented Accomack and Northampton Counties checks for the first installment to repay the funds which both counties contributed to create the ESVBA. Senator Ralph Northam and Delegate Lynwood Lewis took time out from greeting constituents to participateRead more

EXMORE, VA., At its March 16th meeting, the Eastern Shore of Virginia Broadband Authority (ESVBA) approved to accept Network Extension Requests by service providers in an effort to expand broadband services on the Eastern Shore. Service providers must complete the Network Extension Request Form (www.esvba.com/????) and submit them to ESVBA no later than May 4th,Read more

The Eastern Shore of Virginia Broadband Authority (ESVBA) recently reduced its rates as much as 44% on circuits below 200 meg/sec. Initial construction of the ESVBA was funded with federal & state grants, and federal appropriations administered by NASA. Since these grant funds have been expended, the ESVBA operates solely on revenues that it receivesRead more

I am writing to provide a quick update and hopefully, some reassurance, regarding your ESVBA telecommunication services. As you know, the global COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant disruptions to both commerce and daily life in our area. Schools are currently closed and many workers have been asked to complete as much of their daily professionalRead more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EXMORE, VA. (March. 23, 2020) – With schools closed and COVID-19 related telework protocols in place for more professionals than ever before, many families across our region are relying heavily on high-speed internet for news, information, healthcare, remote working and entertainment. However, not every home or family has equal access to broadbandRead more

EXMORE, VA. (Nov. 27, 2018) — The Eastern Shore of Virginia Broadband Authority (ESVBA) has opened Fiber to the Home (FTTH) broadband service in the communities of Onancock, Onley and Cape Charles, VA. Service is available immediately….   In the Onancock area (see map #21 below)       Fairgrounds Rd from the Tasley Traffic Cir toRead more

EXMORE, VA. (Oct. 23, 2018) — The Eastern Shore of Virginia Broadband Authority (ESVBA) has opened up Fiber to the Home service for the communities of Wachapreague and Cheriton, VA. ESVBA’s residential high-speed Fiber to the Home (FTTH) internet services cost as little as $39.99 per month, and residents in 19 Eastern Shore of Virginia communities can immediatelyRead more

EXMORE, Va. (September 18, 2018) – The Eastern Shore of Virginia Broadband Authority (ESVBA) is proud to announce that they are now offering Fiber to the Home (FTTH) broadband service to Belle Haven and Exmore, VA. Exmore and Belle Haven residents can now connect their homes to reliable, high-speed, 100% fiber-optic internet services via ESVBA’sRead more