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WYOMISSING, PA — FastBridge Fiber, a Pennsylvania-based fiber-optic internet provider, has officially started activating customers on its fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) network in Bloomsburg and the Danville Borough.
FastBridge Fiber Brings High-Speed Internet to Bloomsburg and Danville Read More
JOHNSTOWN, PA — The digital divide in Pennsylvania is shrinking as Governor Josh Shapiro this week announced a sweeping $45 million initiative to bring high-speed internet access to community hubs across …
Governor Shapiro Invests $45 Million to Bridge Pennsylvania’s Digital Divide Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — For far too long, rural America has been left on the wrong side of the digital divide. The Biden-Harris Administration is stepping in to change that. Last week, …
USDA’s $313 Million ReConnect Investment Set to Revolutionize Rural Internet Access—Closing the Digital Divide Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) has announced the commencement of its first round of applications for the $1.16 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program. This …
Pennsylvania Unveils $1.16 Billion Plan to Bring High-Speed Internet to Every Community Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) recently adopted two new federal regulations aimed at accelerating broadband deployment, especially in unserved and underserved areas. The decision, passed by …
Fast-Track to Connectivity: New Regulations Boost Broadband Access in Pennsylvania’s Underserved Areas Read More
MALVERN, PA — Balfour Beatty Communities (BBC) is set to revolutionize connectivity in military housing by engaging multiple fiber optic network providers to introduce advanced broadband capabilities. The initiative will kick …
Balfour Beatty Communities to Launch Fiber Optic Network in Military Housing Read More
EXTON, PA — The SCTE TechExpo 2024 is set to unfold at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta from September 24-26. This significant event aims to bring together over 300 …
SCTE TechExpo 2024: A Pivotal Gathering for Broadband Innovators Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Federal investments awarded by the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) are poised to bring new or improved broadband access to hundreds of residents in southern and …
Federal Funding Drives Broadband Access Expansion in Chester County Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Comcast has been selected by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to extend its broadband network to 158 municipalities that previously had limited access to high-speed internet. This initiative …
Comcast to Expand High-Speed Internet in Pennsylvania with $61 Million Award Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — To secure uninterrupted internet access for millions of American households, Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman today introduced the Promoting Affordable Connectivity Act. This legislation seeks to provide …
Senator Fetterman Proposes Bill to Secure Funding for Critical Internet Access Program Read More