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 Congress faces questions about age after sixth member dies in office Ian Price July 14, 2026 A missing bank deposit from 1992 and Louis Tudor finds its way to non-profit created to honor him Gene Marrano July 14, 2026 Freedom to Give is food drive to benefit Feeding Southwest Virginia Gene Marrano July 13, 2026