Connect Hanover
Connect Hanover
Connect Hanover is Hanover County's broadband initiative bringing high-speed internet to about 8,000 homes and businesses in the County, enhancing remote work, education, local business operations and everyday communication.
Fiber Service Areas (FSAs) 1-3
Will be serviced by All Points Broadband leveraging Dominion Energy power poles in combination with underground construction.
Homes will be connected by All Points Broadband, who is contracted with Hanover County.
Fiber Service Areas (FSAs) 4-7
Will be serviced by All Points Broadband or Brightspeed leveraging Rappahannock Electric Cooperative power poles in combination with underground construction.
Homes will be connected by All Points Broadband, who is contracted with Hanover County, or Brightspeed, who is contracted with the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development.
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative’s total number of pole attachments for this project — 2,565±.
Specific internet service provider information is available at www.connecthanover.com.
When will I see All Points Broadband in my area?
FSA 1: Construction Nov. 2024 // Service Feb. 2025 — Feb. 2026
FSA 2: Construction Nov. 2024 // Service Feb. 2025 — Feb. 2026
FSA 3: Construction Nov. 2024 // Service Feb. 2025 — Feb. 2026
FSA 4: Construction Q1 2025 // Service Q2 2025 — Q2 2026
FSA 5: Construction Q1 2025 // Service Q2 2025 — Q2 2026
FSA 6: Construction Q1 2025 // Service Q2 2025 — Q2 2026
FSA 7: Construction Q2 2025 // Service Q3 2025 — Q3 2026
*Q1: Jan.-March | Q2: April-June | Q3: July-Sept. | Q4: Oct.-Dec.
Note:
- While Brightspeed has begun their installation of fiber on the west side of the County, All Points Broadband will begin installing their main fiber lines on the east side of the County because that is where they have received the most electric pole attachment approvals from Dominion Energy. As more approvals from Dominion and REC are provided, the faster the work can be performed as it moves westward.
- Although there is no connection fee as long as you connect within 12 months of service being available, there is a one-time $199 installation fee. After 12 months, there will be an unknown connection charge from the Internet Service Provider (ISP).
- This project will connect approximately 95% of the County. We have an application in for State Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) funding to complete the final 5%. Our goal is to provide opportunities to connect “all” of Hanover County!
- Please know that Hanover County does not own any fiber lines, they are all privately owned.
Potential Risks for Delays:
- Inclement weather impacts
- Easement acquisition
- Third party utilities failing to move their infrastructure in a timely manner
- Delays from the State
Visit www.connecthanover.com or contact Hanover County at connecthanover@hanovercounty.gov or 804-365-6336 for more information.