Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of $10 million for 19 projects through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) for nongovernmental entities to deploy middle-mile and last-mile high-speed broadband infrastructure to unserved areas in Pennsylvania through the Unserved High-Speed Broadband Funding Program (UHSB).
"Nearly one million Pennsylvanians lack access to broadband internet connectivity -- and we are working to change that," said Gov. Wolf. "High-speed internet is critical for working and learning from home, for businesses operating online services, for patients relying on telehealth, and more. This funding will help enhance the quality of life for residents in unserved areas of the commonwealth."
Funding through UHSB can be used for acquisition, construction, equipment, and site preparation costs associated with deploying high-speed broadband infrastructure to these communities. Supporting this type of infrastructure will enhance economic development, education, health care, and emergency services across Pennsylvania.
The approved UHSB awards can be viewed at https://bit.ly/3JyuDr5.
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