State regulators say they can’t rescue Vermont’s rural cell service

CoverageCo “radio” devices provide cellular service on rural roads. Courtesy photo
State regulators have rejected a request by rural cellular relay service CoverageCo to order Vermont’s leading landline phone provider to restore internet service to the troubled company, saying the state lacks jurisdiction.
The ruling is likely the death knell for CoverageCo service in Vermont.
“This case involves an unfortunate situation that, at the moment, does not appear to have a solu