New York Doubles Down on Broadband Expansion

New program leverages both public and private resources to expand high-speed connectivity in the state.

New York has launched a $1 billion broadband program that could raise the bar for state-level high-speed Internet expansion efforts.

The plan features a $500 million investment from the state of New York, awards from which must be matched at a 1:1 ratio by providers and communities interested in building or extending a broadband network. Called the New NY Broadband Program, participants must provide speeds of at least 100 Mbps, and projects require local input to guide development.

by Brian Heaton

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