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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 to
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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 Eastern
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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 participate
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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,
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The Eastern Shore of Virginia Broadband Authority (ESVBA) has re¬duced its Internet rates as much as 35 percent and 20 percent on Ethernet transport circuits. This is the second reduction in two years. Initial construction of the ESVBA was funded with feder¬al and state grants, and federal ap¬propriations administered by NASA. Since these grant funds
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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 receives
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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 professional
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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 broadband
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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 to
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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 immediately
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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’s
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EXMORE, Va. (August 14, 2018) – The Eastern Shore of Virginia Broadband Authority (ESVBA) is pleased to announce Fiber to the Home (FTTH) service has reached two previously unserved communities on the shore. Effective immediately, residents of Nassawadox and Oyster are invited to upgrade to one of the ESVBA’s reliable, high-speed, fiber internet service options.
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EXMORE, VA. (June 28, 2018) — Eastern Shore of Virginia Broadband Authority (ESVBA) Fiber to the Home (FTTH) service has expanded to two new areas. Now serving the communities of Eastville and Quinby/Painter, VA, ESVBA invites residents of these areas to connect to high speed fiber optic internet service for as little as $39.99/month. These
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EXMORE, VA. (May 8, 2018) — The Eastern Shore of Virginia Broadband Authority is now serving the communities of Oak Hall, Hallwood, Nelsonia and Bloxom, VA. These latest additions mark 12 residential communities on the shore that have access to high-speed fiber optic connectivity services. Residents may begin signing up for high-speed FTTH internet services today for as
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EXMORE, VA. (March 27, 2018) — The Eastern Shore of Virginia Broadband Authority (ESVBA) has opened Fiber to the Home service in the communities of Atlantic, Wattsville and Horntown, VA. These three communities are the latest locations to begin receiving high-speed fiber optic connectivity services since the ESVBA announced of a community-wide Fiber to the Home
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EXMORE, VA. (February 06, 2017) — The Eastern Shore of Virginia Broadband Authority (ESVBA) has announced two areas for Fiber to the Home (FTTH) service expansion.   Effective immediately residents in the Townsend/Latimer Siding area and the Greenbackville area can join their neighbors in Harborton, Keller, Bobtown, Pungoteague, Sanford, Cheapside, and Accomac in benefitting from Fiber
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EXMORE, VA. (December 20, 2017) — The Eastern Shore of Virginia Broadband Authority (ESVBA) has started Fiber to the Home (FTTH) services in Sanford, Cheapside, Cape Charles and Accomac. These are the first of many communities that are slated to begin receiving FTTH service over the next six months.   The FTTH program extension was
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  You are invited… Help the Eastern Shore of Virginia Broadband Authority celebrate the seven community expansion of their Fiber to the Home program. _____ Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will feature special guests: Virginia Senator Lynwood Lewis Virginia Delegate Robert Bloxom   _____ Join Us: Wednesday, November 22, 2017 9:00 – 10:00 am   ESVBA Offices
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