Henry County’s Broadband Breakthrough | Roanoke News

Henry County, Virginia, is finally getting serious about closing its rural broadband gap after years of delays and broken promises. The pandemic exposed how critical reliable internet is for students and remote workers, but the first contractor, RiverStreet, collapsed under financial strain, leaving communities still offline. Now, with grant money intact and a new partner ZiTel on board, hopes are high for fiber-to-the-home connections ready by July 2027 — a lifeline for kids falling behind and families waiting too long for equal access. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1bce15838652b04f