Brunswick County says it is preparing a new broadband provider process

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The county reports that Virginia ended the RiverStreet extension after delays and says it is preparing for the fall 2026 VATI cycle; no replacement award is claimed.

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AI-assisted · Last verified Official Brunswick County broadband update checked October 7, 2026.

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The county reports an ended extension

Brunswick County’s official update says the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development denied an extension requested by RiverStreet Networks and terminated the memorandum of understanding after delays affecting the northern half of the county. The update describes a change in the prior project path; it does not mean every address has or lacks service, and it does not identify a completed replacement network.

Preparation is not an award

The county says it is preparing for the fall 2026 Virginia Telecommunications Initiative cycle and a new provider procurement. It notes that the statewide funding round is expected to make about $25 million available.

That statewide figure is not a Brunswick allocation, and a procurement plan is not a selected provider, signed contract, build schedule or household connection promise.

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Brunswick County official broadband update

Primary county update checked October 7, 2026; it reports the RiverStreet extension decision and intended fall 2026 procurement path.

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