Economic Development
Digital Skills
The new Groton Connectivity HUB offers Groton, Vermont residents free access to reliable high-speed internet and digital skills training.
Edited by Brad Randall, Broadband Communities
June 30, 2026 — The Vermont Community Broadband Board (VCBB) and NEK Broadband have officially celebrated the grand opening of the Groton Connectivity HUB, a free, digitally focused community workspace designed to expand local internet access and education.
Located at 1334 Scott Highway, the HUB was funded as part of a $2.85 million USDA Community Connect Grant awarded to NEKCV to bring high-speed fiber internet to every unserved address in Groton.
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The new space offers residents free access to reliable high-speed internet, digital skills training, and a soundproof privacy pod tailored for telehealth appointments, job interviews, and confidential online services, according to NEK Broadband’s website.
“The HUB offers a place where residents can access reliable internet… build digital skills, and connect with resources that support work, education, and everyday life,” the VCBB shared in a statement, calling it an example of how broadband utility extends far beyond the network itself.
Operating hours and access:
- Monday & Tuesday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Walk-ins welcome)
- Wednesday & Thursday: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. (Scheduled programming)
- Friday: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Scheduled programming)
- After hours & weekends: By appointment only
For questions, scheduling, or reservations, NEK Broadband says residents can contact HUB Manager Allison Ingerson at allison@nekcv.org.
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