During the June 10, 2026 Plainfield Select Board meeting, the Town Administrator summarized a report from New Hampshire Electric Cooperative (NHEC) about Plainfield Broadband’s fiber service, including an analysis of municipal infrastructure and the adequacy of internet service for residents and school district customers. Board members discussed structural vulnerabilities in the town’s broadband setup and public awareness, with indications that many residents still lack adequate high‑speed access. No vendor selection or formal procurement was described beyond the existing NHEC/Plainfield Broadband arrangement, so the town appears to be in an evaluation and planning phase around improving coverage, reliability, and communication about available services. This is a useful opening for telecom and consulting vendors to offer network planning support, last‑mile solutions, public outreach tools, and grant assistance to expand or harden the fiber network.

Discussion referenced 2008–2024 professional audit records and town newsletter/web communications, s...