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Gov Wolf Announces 327,000 Pennsylvanians Will Gain Access to High-Speed Internet through Federal Auction
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The federal government announced this week that it is awarding nearly $100 million in grant funds to companies to expand broadband to underserved areas, which U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik said is an important priority for the region.
âRural broadband is going to be a key focus of mine. This pandemic has highlighted the divide we face between rural and urban America in terms of access to the 21st economy,â she said on Wednesday during a virtual forum with the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce.
The Rural Digital Opportunity Fund will provide funding for providers to complete build-out of these underserved areas. They must meet specific benchmarks to complete the projects within six years, with incentives to complete the build-out as quickly as possible, according to a news release.