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  "description": "The Virginia Telecommunication Initiative continues to support two more broadband projects in the county. ",
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  "publishedAt": "2026-03-04T19:42:27.000Z",
  "site": "https://broadbandbreakfast.com",
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    "announced that it completed its $24 million construction project",
    "Learn More about the BEAD Event of 2026",
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  "textContent": "March 4, 2026 – Nearly 5,000 previously unserved homes in Bedford County, Virginia, now have access to gigabit broadband internet service.\n\nShenandoah Telecommunications Company (Shentel) announced that it completed its $24 million construction project Tuesday, which was partially funded by the Virginia Telecommunication Initiative (VATI), Shentel’s capital investment and Bedford County.\n\nCounty Administrator **Robert Hiss** said Shentel’s efforts have continuously supported Bedford County’s board of supervisors’ goal of universal broadband access for both residents and businesses.\n\nLearn More about the BEAD Event of 2026_****!****_\n\n\n                            Register Now for BEAD Implementation Summit\n                        \n\n### This post is for subscribers only\n\nBecome a member to get access to all content\n\nSubscribe now",
  "title": "Shentel Brings Internet Access to About 5,000 Homes in Bedford County, Virginia",
  "updatedAt": "2026-05-21T09:57:06.022Z"
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