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Jun. 1—PEMBROKE — The Lumber River Council of Governments, in conjunction with its members Bladen, Hoke, Richmond, Robeson and Scotland counties, and the municipalities there-in are conducting a study aimed at improving broadband availability within the five-county region. The LRCOG and its member governments have been working with ECC Technologies, to assess existing infrastructure and ...

Oneida And Herkimer Counties Seek Broadband Input Oneida and Herkimer Counties are looking for broadband input from area residents and businesses. An online survey hosted by the Mohawk Valley Economic Development District will help to assess broadband needs and advance availability. “This survey is the first step in bridging the digital divide in Oneida County,” said Oneida County Executive Anthony. Picente. “It has never been clearer than during this pandemic how vital reliable access to...

Oneida, Herkimer counties looking for public input on internet availability Oneida and Herkimer counties are looking for input from residents and businesses owners to better evaluate broadband internet needs in the area. Posted: May 10, 2021 11:19 AM Updated: May 10, 2021 1:53 PM Posted By: WKTV Oneida and Herkimer counties are looking for input from residents and businesses owners to better evaluate broadband internet needs in the area. The outreach effort is part of the Broadband Availabili...

Syracuse, NY – As the past year has shown us, reliable access to broadband internet is no longer a luxury. Covid-19 forced many aspects of our day-to-day lives online; virtual learning, working from home, online shopping, telemedicine, and simply staying connected with those we care about. It has also shown us how prevalent the digital divide is in our community. To address these issues, the Central New York Regional Planning and Development Board (CNY RPDB) is working with its member countie...

Confusion over eligibility for Project Stratum plans Premises on the same street are reporting inconsistencies in eligibility for the broadband scheme. Concerns have been raised over inconsistencies in the roll out of Project Stratum. Reporter: );  ); A council report seen by the County Derry Post has indicated over 300 premises initially eligible for a broadband upgrade scheme will not now be part of the roll-out. In January 2019, the Department for Economy (DfE) compiled a list of postcode...