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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90 years ago, two determined Virginians carried a message to area rural families and businesses: to get electric service, they might have to build it ...
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