Roanoke Valley Broadband Task Force Work (2012-2013)

February 6, 2013 News Release

February 1, 2013-Task Force meeting to discuss and finalize Recommendations.
January 10-Task Force meeting to discuss draft recommendations.
December 7-Task Force meeting to review developed draft recommendations.
November 16-DRAFT Recommendations submitted to Task Force to review.
November 15-Open House-Data Center-Rockbridge Area Network Authority (attended by Regional Commission staff)
November 8-9 Municipal Fiber Networks Converence-Danville, VA (a few participants from our region attended)
October 23-Task Force meeting to review RFI Interviews. (agenda).
October 10- Task Force interviews of RFI respondents (one hour interviews with Wide Open Networks, Mid-Atlantic Broadband, Cox Communications and Citizens Telephone) (click here for a list of sample questions.)
August 27-Roanoke Valley Fiber/Broadband Task Force Meeting-reviewed written RFI responses and developed interview formats.(agenda)
August 15-Conference Call with Virginia's Center for Innovative Technology (CIT)-(agenda)
August 2- Roanoke Valley Fiber/Broadband RFIs due to Task Force (responses received from: Pemtel, Cox Communications, Verizon, Citizens Telephone, Wide Open Networks)
July 2-Roanoke Valley Fiber/Broadband Request for Information (RFI) Issued
June 20-Minutes-Roanoke Valley Fiber/Broadband Task Force Meeting
June 2012-Roanoke Valley Fiber/Broadband Task Force Formed (Chris Morrill, Russ Ellis, Kathleen Guzi, William Fralin, Minnis Ridenour, Kevin Boggess, Clay Goodman, Wayne Strickland, Victor Iannello.)

Authority Resources

Virginia Wireless Service Authorities Act-Code of Virginia
10 Questions about Wireless Service Authorities-Virginia Office of Telework Promotion and Broadband Assistance
FAQ-Wireless Service Authorities & the Virginia Wireless Service Authority Act-Virginia Association of Counties/Jeffrey S. Gore.

2012 Study-Roanoke Valley: Moving Forward at the Speed of Light
Fiber Infrastructure for the 21st Century

News Release May 30, 2012
Frequently Asked Questions
Vol 1. Executive Summary
Vol II. Broadband Survey and Assessment
Vol III. Findings and Recommendations
Vol IV. Roanoke_Estimates_ProFormas_

Supporting Materials
-120510-Botetourt County Existing Tower Locations.pdf
-120510-Botetourt County Business Areas.pdf
-120509-Various Private Fiber Networks.pdf
-120323-Proposed Roanoke Fiber Network.pdf
-120316-Roanoke Region Fiber Networks.pdf
-120316-Roanoke County WVWA Locations.pdf
-120316-Roanoke County Fiber Networks.pdf
-120316-Proposed Fiber Routes_v2.pdf
-120302-Zayo Fiber Network.pdf
-120302-MBC Fiber Network.pdf
-120302-Lumos Fiber Network.pdf
-120302-Level 3 Fiber Network.pdf
-120302-Citizens Fiber Network.pdf
-120228-Salem Schools and Community Centers.pdf
-120228-Salem Public Safety Locations.pdf
-120228-Salem Fiber Networks.pdf
-120228-Salem Existing Tower Locations.pdf
-120228-Salem Business Areas.pdf
-120228-Roanoke Region Schools and Community Centers.pdf
-120228-Roanoke Region Public Safety Locations.pdf
-120228-Roanoke Region Fiber Networks.pdf
-120228-Roanoke Region Existing Tower Locations.pdf
-120228-Roanoke Region Business Areas.pdf
-120228-Roanoke County Schools and Community Centers.pdf
-120228-Roanoke County Public Safety Locations.pdf
-120228-Roanoke County Existing Tower Locations.pdf
-120228-Roanoke County Business Areas.pdf
-120228-Roanoke City Schools and Community Centers.pdf
-120228-Roanoke City Public Safety Locations.pdf
-120228-Roanoke City Fiber Networks.pdf
-120228-Roanoke City Existing Tower Locations.pdf
-120228-Roanoke City Business Areas.pdf
-120228-Botetourt County Schools and Community Centers.pdf
-120228-Botetourt County Public Safety Locations.pdf
-120228-Botetourt County Fiber Networks.pdf

Related Media Coverage

Editorial: A promising start on better broadband Roanoke Times 2/10/2013
moreFRONT Blog-A Broadband step forward for the Roanoke Valley-2/7/2013
Study: Region needs Broadband Authority to improve Internet access and attract new employers WFIR-2/7/2013
Editorial: The Challenge to Communicate Roanoke Times, 1/22/2013
Editorial: A community action plan for broadband Roanoke Times, 6/3/2012
Study cites need for more broadband in the Roanoke region Roanoke Times 5/31/2012
Study: Valley's fiber optic delivery should be treated as public utility WFIR, 5/30/ 2012
Roanoke area business leaders, governments teaming up to improve broadband WDBJ7 5/31/2012