Grant County, WV Broadband Initiative

03/23/2022

Two internet service providers have been awarded grant funding through the West Virginia Broadband Investment Plan to expand their services in Grant County. We greatly appreciate their efforts to serve more citizens of the County.

Shenandoah Cable Television (Shentel): North Fork Highway, Sunrise Drive and Corners Road, Grant County
LEAD Program Funds: $420,630
Matching Funds: $238,500
Total Project Cost: $659,130
Estimated Fiber Mileage: 9
Targeted Addresses: 141
Project Summary: WVBIP LEAD funds will be awarded to Shentel for the expansion of broadband service to 141 targeted addresses in Grant County. The project will include the installation of approximately 9.5 miles of fiber infrastructure to provide broadband service in the project area.

Hardy Telecommunications: South Mill Creek Road, Grant County
LEAD Program Funds: $416,984
Matching Funds: $140,000
Total Project Cost: $556,984
Estimated Fiber Mileage: 5
Targeted Addresses: 117
Project Summary: WVBIP LEAD funds will be awarded to Hardy Telecommunications for the expansion of broadband service to 117 targeted addresses in Grant County. The project will include the installation of approximately 5 miles of fiber infrastructure to provide broadband service in the project area.

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Please stay tuned for additional information as it becomes available regarding the implementation of these two projects.

Office of the Governor - Jim Justice

01/26/2022

For reasons beyond our control, the previous post was removed.

PROJECT UPDATE | PHASE I: The Grant County Broadband Initiative has been working diligently on 3 West Virginia Broadband Investment Plan grant applications administered by the West Virginia Broadband Enhancement Council/ Department of Economic Development thanks to assistance from The Thrasher Group, Inc.

These efforts are made possible by a significant monetary commitment from the Grant County Commission, various public/ private partnerships, support from local organizations, and forward-thinking members of the Initiative, who are local citizens. There is potential to reach over 1,100 homes in the first phase. Review the photos to learn more.

As of now, we will wait (and hope), that the state sees value and need in our area to fund these projects. Please know that these projects are simply the beginning, and there is much more to accomplish for better broadband in Grant County. Until we know the outcome, the Initiative members will be meeting regularly to begin more applications.

📩 For questions, comments or concerns, please contact via email: [email protected].

❓ To learn more about the West Virginia Broadband Investment Plan: https://broadband.wv.gov/

11/18/2021

⚠️ WELTON ORCHARD AREA RESIDENTS : We need your help!

In order to apply for funding for an extension in your area for better broadband service opportunity, we need YOU to take the speed test: https://broadband.wv.gov/west-virginia-internet-speed-test/. By taking the test, you will assist us in proving that reliable service is not available in your area and is desperately needed.

Please send your results to: [email protected]. We will be reaching out to other areas of Grant County for assistance soon.

11/02/2021

If you haven’t done so already, please take the Speed Test and send us your results!

📧 [email protected]

⚠️ As we continue planning efforts, please consider taking the West Virginia Internet Speed Test: https://broadband.wv.gov/west-virginia-internet-speed-test/. ⚠️

Please record your download and upload speeds, then email those results to [email protected].

The Grant County Broadband Initiative is currently in the process of developing its own interactive, GIS map to use for planning and implementation.

10/28/2021

⚠️ As we continue planning efforts, please consider taking the West Virginia Internet Speed Test: https://broadband.wv.gov/west-virginia-internet-speed-test/. ⚠️

Please record your download and upload speeds, then email those results to [email protected].

The Grant County Broadband Initiative is currently in the process of developing its own interactive, GIS map to use for planning and implementation.

10/28/2021

The Grant County, WV Broadband Initiative has hired The Thrasher Group, Inc. as the consulting/ engineering lead on broadband expansion in Grant County.

We appreciate their efforts thus far, and look forward to continuing progress with them.

10/28/2021

Welcome to the official page of the Grant County, WV Broadband Initiative.

Maintained by the Grant County Development Authority and established by the Grant County Commission, the Grant County, WV Broadband Initiative is a powerhouse group of local citizens, IT experts, elected officials, and county leaders working to .

Please stay tuned for progress updates, and opportunities to get involved. For inquires, please contact us via Messenger or email: [email protected].