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With the timeline narrowing towards what will be the final proposal advanced by the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) in regards to enhancing and expanding internet access statewide, local officials are working to ensure that Bedford County is highly represented in a dollar total dedicated to the project.
The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners recently announced that Verizon is actively constructing broadband infrastructure to over 420 locations and 30 of the 50 miles of fiber-optic cable has been installed in Fairfield, Derry and Ligonier townships.
Nearly 50,000 Pennsylvania homes and businesses will soon have access to high-speed fiber internet.
The PBDA is looking to purchase $20 million worth of laptop computers for public institutions like libraries, municipalities, workforce training organizations, non-profit organizations and other groups that offer internet access to individuals who lack the technology.
In a decisive move to expand digital access, the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) has approved the allocation of $20 million for the purchase of over 14,000 laptops.
The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority voted Thursday to spend $20 million on more than 14,000 laptops to grow internet access in the commonwealth.
Investments awarded by the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) are ensuring Beaver County becomes one of the first counties in the nation to have complete access to high-speed Internet.
June 18, 2024
The $20 million Digital Connectivity Technology Program, which will distribute laptops to community institutions to help connect Pennsylvanians who lack digital technology, will accept applications beginning June 20 through August 19. The Shapiro Administration is committed to closing the digital divide in the Commonwealth. Harrisburg, PA – Today, Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) Executive Director Brandon […]
Verizon North LLC has been awarded a $817,475 state grant toward a $1,862,130 expansion project in the county, according to the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA).
The funding is part of a total of $204.1 million in grants for 53 projects approved by the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority on Thursday. The $4.2 million approved for Franklin County was awarded to Zito West Holding, LLC to assist in ongoing broadband deployment.
