Broadband program of $42B criticized in House hearing
Federal Communications Commissioner Brendan Carr is speaking out about the Biden administration's mishandling and implementation of the $42 billion broadband program.
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Stories tagged with: broadband
Warning issued about state rules and broadband costs
(The Center Square) — As plans for an infusion of federal money to expand broadband in Pennsylvania continue, a telecom trade group warns of state rules that could... Read More.
Federal broadband delays mean states face uphill challenge
(The Center Square) — A slow rollout of federal money to connect more homes to broadband internet leaves states dealing with higher overall costs.
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PA moves forward with $1B broadband expansion in underserved areas
(Harrisburg, PA) - A multi-year plan key to securing more than $1 billion in federal resources to expand broadband access across the state was recently approved by the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority.The five-year plan, known as “Connecting the Commonwealth,” helps pave the way to... Read More.
Broadband: Town of Nichols selected for NYS Internet ConnectALL program pilot Initiative
The Town of Nichols in Tioga County has been named one of four communities to take part in New York State’s ConnectALL program, an initiative aimed at bringing affordable broadband internet access to rural communities across the state. The ConnectALL program will work to... Read More.
New PA state law expands broadband service in Bradford and other rural counties
(Harrisburg, PA) – Calling it a major victory for rural broadband expansion, two Northern Tier lawmakers have applauded the signing of a new law they authored to establish a cohesive, coordinated effort to bring high-speed internet service to rural and other underserved communities across... Read More.
Bradford Rep. Owlett, Pickett applaud passage of broadband expansion
(HARRISBURG, Pa.) – With the goal of ensuring more Pennsylvanians, including rural residents of Bradford County, have access to high-speed internet service, state lawmakers approved legislation written by three Northern Tier representatives to better coordinate and handle funding for the state’s efforts.The legislation in... Read More.
Southern Tier Regional Board takes lead to expand high-speed broadband
Jen Gregory, Executive Director of the Southern Tier 8 Regional Board (“Southern Tier 8”) has announced “Project Connect,” a major initiative to connect the agency’s entire eight-county region to high-speed broadband. High-speed broadband is the critical infrastructure needed to drive major economic revitalization and... Read More.
