Progress Updates

We are excited to share the most recent developments for the Connect Talbot project. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) officially accepted the grant documents necessary for us to move forward. Below please find some important updates:
  • An engineering firm has been selected and will begin preliminary survey work in the coming weeks.

  • We have started procuring the necessary materials to ensure adequate supply once we start construction.

  • We expect to have the construction schedule developed in mid-2021, following completion of the engineering and design phase.
  • We anticipate construction starting in the second half of 2021. 

  • Once the final costs are determined, we will confirm the final CIAC (Contribution In Aid of Construction), which is the portion paid by the customer in addition to the monthly fees for service. At this time, we can confirm the maximum investment from the customer will be $60 for 60 months.*
*The CIAC will cover a portion of installation costs for a specified distance from the curb to the premise. Additional fees will apply for every foot over the specified distance, which is still to be determined. 

Mi-Tech has been selected by the engineering firm to begin canvassing the areas included in the Connect Talbot project. Should you see these vehicles in your neighborhood, please know they are working with us. Some may even have an Easton Utilities decal on the vehicle!
Meet Part of the Team
Ted Book

Director of Easton Velocity
Kelly Simonsen 

Marketing and
Communications Manager
 Julie Andrew

Business Analyst 1
If you’d like to start planning and budgeting, please visit eastonvelocity.com to see our high-speed internet options.
For all of those included in the grant coverage map, we are excited to serve you as a new Easton Velocity customer. For all others, we are committed to researching additional grant opportunities to help bring broadband to all underserved areas within Talbot County. 

Eligibility in the Connect Talbot program is determined based on your location as identified in the Connect Talbot USDA map, which can be referenced here. 
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