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 The Salem RidgeYaks – formerly the Red Sox – open up the 2026 Carolina League season tonight Gene Marrano April 2, 2026 0 Roanoke Valley Saves Week kicks off this Saturday with free financial wellness workshops to follow Emma Thomas April 2, 2026 0 RCPS and Carilion Clinic announce new multi-million dollar CTE center set to replace The Burton Center Emma Thomas April 2, 2026 0