Future of broadband service is subject of business plan Gene Marrano May 22, 2014 1 minute read Making high-speed internet available for everyone in the Roanoke Valley – especially to local businesses – is the focal point for a consortium that may be getting its marching orders soon. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has that story: Share: Post navigation Previous: Liberty University hopes weekend event will interest more girls and women in aviation careersNext: Renovated art-deco building prepares to open as downtown’s newest living space Related Stories FloydFest ’26 Daydream is in the books after 5 days of Music, Magic and Mountains Gene Marrano July 28, 2026 Roanoke’s Harrison Museum of African American Culture Announces New Exhibit: Un/Bound Emma Thomas July 27, 2026 New Study Ranks Virginia’s Public Schools 6th in the Nation Emma Thomas July 24, 2026