Video: 5G Cellphone Towers Signal Renewed Concerns Over Impacts on Health

A new more powerful wireless technology is being rolled out this year. But the International Association of Firefighters has obtained an exemption from having any more 5G towers mounted on firehouses after firefighters reported health problems from it. Still ok to install them next to homes and public schools though.

New Incubator Aims to Grow Tech, Business Startups in Springfield

Springfield once was renowned as a center of the machine tool industry. Now an alliance of nonprofits and town officials say they have taken a big step in making it known as a hub for the digital economy.

FCC chief’s visit aims to boost net neutrality repeal

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai visited Springfield as part of a New England tour, which started on Monday and concludes Friday. Pai has been visiting rural areas all over the country to hear their challenges. His priority, he said, is to connect all Americans with high-speed internet.

The nation's top telecommunications regulating official visits Springfield

A little rain did not stop Trump-appointed Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai from climbing into a bucket loader and being hoisted to the top of a wireless hotspot in Springfield, Vermont, Wednesday.

Small-town ingenuity is making gigabit broadband a reality

With all the headlines about the lack of broadband in rural America, you’d be forgiven for thinking that all small towns are stuck in the dark age of dial-up internet. But today, some of the fastest, most affordable internet in the country can be found in communities like Springfield, Vermont.

SAPA TV celebrates 20 years

SAPA TV, Springfield’s public access TV station, became an official nonprofit June 9, 1998 and now celebrates 20 years of serving the community. The journey took a lot of work and several dedicated community members.

VTel’s LTE build-out plays starring role in FCC’s net neutrality debate

The chairman of the FCC testified before Congress on Thursday and pointed to a rural wireless network operator in Vermont that he said has benefited from his agency’s abandonment of net neutrality guidelines.

VTel president plans to fight animal cruelty charge

The president of Vermont Telephone Co. is contesting the basis for an animal cruelty charge he faces in Stamford, Conn.

The FCC's net neutrality vote happens today – here’s what to expect

The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) net neutrality vote is scheduled for Thursday, December 14, at 10:30 a.m. Eastern time, and has the potential to radically alter the internet as we know it.

VTel rushes to meet cellphone deadline

VTel Wireless faces a Nov. 1 deadline to show it has reached a threshold number of cellphone customers or risk being forced to refund millions of dollars to Vermont.

SAPA TV to hold annual meeting, community forum

SAPA TV will hold their 2017 Annual Meeting on Thursday, Oct. 12, at the SAPA TV studios, located at Springfield High School. There will be food and a SAPA TV studio open house starting at 6 p.m.

VTel awards prizes in holiday drawing

Vermont Telephone Company, Inc., and sister company VTel Wireless, Inc. are pleased to announce the winners of $15,000 in cash awards, and ten Apple iPad Air 2’s for its “Holiday Thank You” Promotion.

Chance to win $250; take the SAPA TV online survey

SAPA TV staff, volunteers, award nominees and winners pose for a group photo following the annual business meeting and Peoples Choice Awards held Thursday night. Now for some viewer input...

Area radio stations changing hands

According to filings with the Federal Communications Commission, several radio stations in the region are about to be sold.

Court holds police had right to ping suspect’s cellphone without warrant

With Sprint’s help, police were able to locate a murder suspect in Springfield, Vt., and arrest him.

SAPA-TV now on VTelevision

Vermont Telephone Company and Springfield Area Public Access Television (SAPA-TV) are pleased to announce that SAPA-TV is now part of the VTelevision channel lineup! Both of SAPA-TV’s channels are available in high definition as well as in standard definition.

Agency says VTel wireless Internet is meeting goal, but can't verify coverage

A federal agency says a wireless Internet system funded by taxpayers is operating as it should, but says it can't independently verify the coverage area.

RVTC students win first place at SkillsUSA Vermont

River Valley Technical Center has announced that Elliot Thompson and Rebekah Ferreira of the Audio Video Production Program won a first place in Digital Cinematography at SkillsUSA Vermont. As such, these students have qualified to represent Vermont at the SkillsUSA National Conference/Competition in Louisville, Kentucky.

VTel chief rebuts critics

A wireless system built by Springfield-based VTel and largely paid for with federal money is supposed to provide Internet to virtually all of the state’s unserved addresses, but there are questions about whether the company is meeting that commitment.

VTel: Wireless signal reaches 95% of planned territory

The president of Vermont Telephone Co. broke his silence Thursday and testified in front of two key legislative committees about the company’s progress on a $116 million telecommunications project.