Virginia and the FCC use the same "unserved" definition - lack of access to broadband speeds of at least 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload. "Underserved" is incorrectly used interchangeably for "unserved".

Last-Mile is the last connection between an ISPs network and the customer, while Middle-Mile broadband does not connect directly to a customer’s location.

There are several factors - including how long it takes to gain access and prepare utility poles or railroad crossings (also called Make-Ready), access right-of-way, and workforce availability. Each of these steps can take months or up to a year.

Providing cable television is different from broadband. To provide cable television, a provider must enter into a franchise agreement with the locality - each agreement comes with several requirements and guarantees.

VCTA Members are always upgrading their networks and offer download and upload speeds over 1 gigabit to residential and business locations - if a business site requires higher speeds, our members work with the business as they build out the site.

The cellular data on your cellphone is NOT broadband. While wireless broadband uses many of the same towers - it's important not discuss cellphone coverage when discussing unserved broadband in Virginia.