telecommunications

Vermont Edition

FairPoint service under scrutiny

By Jane Lindholm | April 16, 2009

Problems with the transition from Verizon to FairPoint have raised questions about FairPoint’s ability to deliver services. We talk with FairPoint’s executive vice president, Jeff Allen, about the company’s operations in northern New England. Also, the legal implications of "sexting" and how lawmakers are trying to address the issue.

VPR News

Authority says cell phone service will be available throughout state

By Bob Kinzel | September 2, 2008

The Vermont Telecommunications Authority says it’s on track to provide cell phone coverage and Internet service to every part of the state in the next two years.

VPR News

Morning Newscast: April 21, 2008

By Mitch Wertlieb | April 21, 2008

Here are the top stories at 7:30 a.m.: Vermont lawmakers appear skeptical about Gov. Jim Douglas’ economic stimulus package — doubtful about its details and doubtful they can enact his ideas in the last couple of weeks of the legislative session; A fledgling high-speed Internet network comprised of 25-towns has been rejected for funding by the Vermont Telecommunications Authority…

VPR News

State sets up Telecommunications Authority

By VPR | August 24, 2007

The state has set up a Telecommunications Authority, which is designed to help provide high speed Internet and cell phone access to all Vermonters.