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Shapiro Administration Invests $204 Million in Federal Funding to Provide 40,000 Homes and Businesses Affordable and Reliable High-Speed Internet Across

April 18, 2024

The investment will bring high-speed internet to over 100,000 Pennsylvanians in 42 counties across the Commonwealth that currently have no service or struggle with poor service. The Shapiro Administration is working hard to ensure every Pennsylvanian can access reliable, affordable, high-speed internet to grow our economy, allow more kids to learn and thrive in school, […]

Pennsylvania Broadband Director Talks BEAD, CPF – and That Municipal Network Law

Pennsylvania will be getting $1.2 billion in BEAD rural broadband funding, making it one of the top states in terms of amount awarded. Telecompetitor spoke recently with Brandon Carson, executive director of the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority, about BEAD and other efforts to make broadband available throughout the state.

Shapiro Administration Secures $20 Million in New Federal Funding to Promote Digital Equity and Inclusion for Pennsylvanians

March 1, 2024

The Shapiro Administration is working to ensure every Pennsylvanian can access reliable, affordable, high-speed internet, leading to better health, education, and economic outcomes. Pennsylvania’s final disbursement of American Rescue Plan Capital Project Funding will help fulfill the Commonwealth’s Digital Equity Plan to provide “Internet for All.” Harrisburg, PA – In another stride toward achieving President […]

Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority to Hold Community Engagement Events Across the Commonwealth, Collect Feedback to Shape Expansion and Digital Equity Programs

January 24, 2024

Community engagement activities will support the development of the Commonwealth’s BEAD and Digital Equity plans Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (Authority) Executive Director Brandon Carson announced today a series of upcoming public engagement activities to support the development of the Commonwealth’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) and Digital Equity (DE) program plans. Extending […]

Governor Shapiro Announces Pennsylvania Will Receive $1.16 Billion in New Federal Funding to Expand Affordable, High-Speed Internet Access Across the Commonwealth

January 24, 2024

Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro announced the Commonwealth will receive more than $1.16 billion in federal funding to expand broadband in unserved and underserved areas to make sure every Pennsylvanian has access to affordable, high-speed internet. The funding is coming to Pennsylvania through the federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program and is […]

Governor Shapiro Gets Stuff Done: Supporting Pennsylvania Farmers and Agriculture, Expanding Broadband Access, & Investing in Rural Communities

December 20, 2023

The Shapiro Administration took concrete steps to support Pennsylvania farmers and the agriculture industry, which supports one in 10 jobs and contributes $132 billion a year to Pennsylvania’s economy. After receiving over $1 billion in federal funding to expand broadband infrastructure across Pennsylvania, the Shapiro Administration now has critical resources to connect Pennsylvania communities. Harrisburg, […]

Shapiro Administration Helps Train Workforce that Will Improve Broadband Infrastructure Across the Commonwealth with New Apprenticeship Grant Funding

August 23, 2023

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) today announced nearly $800,000 in grant funding to registered pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs that will help train more workers with the skills needed to build broadband infrastructure and extend access to reliable, affordable high-speed internet across the Commonwealth. According to the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority’s (PBDA) […]

Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority Approves Comprehensive Five-Year Action Plan To Expand Access Across the Commonwealth

August 15, 2023

After meeting with hundreds of Pennsylvania residents, businesses and industry partners, PBDA incorporates feedback and finalizes plan to expand broadband infrastructure using $1.16 billion in federal funding Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) Executive Director Brandon Carson announced the approval of the five-year action plan to expand internet access across the Commonwealth using $1.16 billion in […]

Governor Shapiro and DCED Secretary Siger Visit Union City Senior Center to Share Administration’s Plans to Expand Broadband to Communities Across the Commonwealth

July 25, 2023

The Shapiro Administration has a plan of action to expand broadband access to unserved and underserved Pennsylvania communities with $1.16 billion in federal funding. Union City, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro and Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger visited the Union City Senior Center in Erie County to highlight the Shapiro Administration’s […]

Governor Shapiro Visits Northern Cambria Senior Center to Highlight Administration’s Plans to Expand High-Speed, Affordable Internet Access to Communities Across the Commonwealth

July 20, 2023

With $1.16 billion in federal funding, the Shapiro Administration has a plan of action to expand broadband access across the Commonwealth and create economic opportunity for unserved and underserved Pennsylvania communities Northern Cambria, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) Executive Director Brandon Carson visited the Northern Cambria Senior Center in […]