How will the VTA ensure that mobile voice and data services are available in all areas of Vermont?
As of early 2009, mobile voice and data services are available to about 60% of all Vermonters. Traditional mobile service providers have been unable to extend service into the remaining unserved areas because there are too few potential customers in those areas to make the service economic using usual industry practices. In response to this situation, the VTA has developed a plan to extend mobile voice and data service into most of the unserved areas by developing an alternative model that significantly reduces costs for service providers. This model will make it possible for providers to economically serve most of these low population areas.
