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 Darius Rucker to perform at Elmwood Park in June Web Staff April 3, 2026 RPD Arrests Man in Southwest Gas Station Armed Robbery Clark Palmer April 3, 2026 Roanoke County enters spring with return of community favorite events Web Staff April 3, 2026