Virginia Technology Today: Broadband Authority’s Frank Smith Gene Marrano March 12, 2020 1 minute read Virginia Tech Today hosts Eddie Amos and Kim Blair Frank Smith talks about expanding the Roanoke Valley Broadband Authority’s fiber optic high speed network – and welcoming private carriers aboard the open access system: Share: Post navigation Previous: St. Patrick’s Parade, Shamrock Festival in Roanoke canceledNext: Roanoke City cancels events in coronavirus response Related Stories Rail Yard Dawgs broadcaster Mitch Stewart relieved of duties after DWI charge Web Staff February 19, 2026 0 Retired area preacher vows to continue fighting for Autumn’s Law Clark Palmer February 19, 2026 0 Roanoke College Cannabis Studies program ready to pivot if retail marijuana sales become a reality in Virginia Gene Marrano February 19, 2026 0