Lawmaker seeks public's opinion on proposed broadband plan
[Originally published in Tribune-Democrat on September 17th, 2023] Pennsylvania residents have until Oct. 10 to weigh in on a proposed...
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Aug 22, 20233 min read
Shapiro Administration Helps Train Workforce that Will Improve Broadband Infrastructure Across PA
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) today announced nearly $800,000 in grant funding to registered...
Aug 21, 20232 min read
More new funding for broadband infrastructure announced
The Biden administration on Monday continued its push toward internet-for-all by 2030, announcing about $667 million in new grants and...
Aug 20, 20233 min read
Big money, labor central to broadband buildout in Pa.
[Originally published by CNHI News, August 21. 2023] HARRISBURG, Pa. – Expanding broadband internet access across the rural reaches of...
Aug 18, 20231 min read
Broadband discussed by supervisors
[Excerpt from Bedford Gazette, August 19th, 2023] Badly needed cell phone and Internet coverage in Broad Top Township may be coming to...
Aug 18, 20231 min read
Farm Bureau members and lawmakers discuss improving broadband service
[Excerpt from: "Joyce: Farm bill will pass on time" from the Altoona Mirror, Aug 19th, 2023] Farm Bureau members and lawmakers discussed...
Aug 17, 20233 min read
Broadband money coming, but obstacles loom
[Published in the Bedford Gazette and The Center Square, August 18, 2023] A federal broadband expansion program triggers similar...
Aug 14, 20233 min read
Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority Approves Comprehensive Five-Year Action Plan To Expand
[Press Release issued August 15th] Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) Executive Director Brandon Carson...
Aug 7, 20233 min read
More broadband funds pledged
[Published in the Altoona Mirror, Augst 7th, 2023] HOLLIDAYSBURG — Blair County commissioners agreed Thursday to pledge $250,000 toward...
Jul 30, 20232 min read
Blair County commissioners to greenlight broadband expansion
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) – Blair County commissioners met earlier this week to discuss broadband and its potential to expand throughout...
Jul 25, 20232 min read
PRESS RELEASE: PA Broadband Development Authority Announces Public Comment Period for BEAD Plan
Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority Announces Public Comment Period for Commonwealth’s BEAD Plan Feedback will be gathered from...
Jul 25, 20232 min read
County to fund wireless expansion: Blair set to spend $330,000 to improve broadband access
[Published in the Altoona Mirror on July 26, 2023] HOLLIDAYSBURG — Blair County is preparing to spend more than $330,000 of its American...
Jul 22, 20233 min read
Broadband phase complete, plans made for more
[Published in the Bedford Gazette, July 22, 2023] SCHELLSBURG — Local officials and partners involved in a broadband project two years in...
Jul 20, 20233 min read
Gov. says broadband expansion will include stipends to help cover internet for seniors, low income
[Published in the Johnstown Tribune-Democrat, July 21, 2023] NORTHERN CAMBRIA, Pa. – When the Northern Cambria Senior Center opens each...
Jul 19, 20234 min read
BEAD funds to impact Huntingdon County
[Published in the Huntingdon Daily News, July 20th, 2023] The state is set to receive $1,161,778,272.41 towards the Broadband Equity,...
Jul 18, 20231 min read
Tyrone Twp. to remedy spotty internet
[Published in the Tyrone Daily News on July 19th, 2023] Members of the Tyrone Township Board of Supervisors congregated for their monthly...
Jul 17, 20232 min read
Struggling for connection: The ongoing battle for reliable internet access in Pennsylvania
[Published by WJAC-TV, July 18th, 2023] According to data collected by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic development...
Jul 16, 20233 min read
Pennsylvania prepares to spend $1.2B on broadband
[Published in the Altoona Mirror, July 17th, 2023 by Spotlight PA] STATE COLLEGE — Before Pennsylvania can spend an almost $1.2 billion...
Jul 13, 20232 min read
Officials highlight plans for broadband funds
[Originally published in the Bedford Gazette, July 14, 2023] PITTSTON — Gov. Josh Shapiro and Brandon Carson, executive director of the...
Jul 11, 20233 min read
Broadband authority collects info in Somerset ahead of $1.16 billion internet expansion
[Published in the Johnstown Tribune Democrat] SOMERSET, Pa. – At the low point of the COVID-19 pandemic, Somerset County Library...
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