Supporting Broadband
Bringing Broadband to Rural Virginia
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Mark Ponton, Director of Broadband and Fiber Services at REC, joins The Broadband Bunch to talk about REC’s efforts to expand broadband services and bridge the digital divide in rural communities. His commitment to equitable connectivity drives REC’s mission to empower individuals and build community development through broadband access.

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Move Over: Make Room for Roadside Crews

Wednesday | April 13, 2022
When the power goes out, so do REC's line crews. Lineworkers are the first to respond after an outage occurs, and they work tirelessly to restore powe...

REC Brightens the Community

Saturday | April 9, 2022
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) attended the Madison Free Clinic’s first Touch-a-Truck event on Saturday, April 9.
Nationwide, there are approximately 120,000 electric lineworkers. At REC, about 130 lineworkers are responsible for keeping power flowing 24/7, 365 da...