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PHILADELPHIA, PA — Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) announced a $2.5 million investment aimed at expanding digital access and economic opportunity across rural America, partnering with two nonprofits that focus on broadband …
Comcast’s Latest $2.5M Pledge Sparks Big Questions About Rural Digital Futures Read More PHILADELPHIA, PA — Comcast announced the expansion of its nationwide Lift Zones initiative with five new Flagship locations opening this fall in Chicago, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, St. Paul, and Federal …
Comcast Expands Flagship Lift Zones to Bring Digital Access and Training to More U.S. Communities Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — A new survey from the National Lifeline Association (NaLA) highlights the struggles faced by low-income Americans following the end of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). The survey, …
Survey Reveals Devastating Impact of Affordable Connectivity Program Lapse 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 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
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 WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a pointed critique on Tuesday, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) took House Republicans to task over their failure to renew the Affordable Connectivity Program, a lifeline for …
Political Standoff Leaves Millions Without Vital Internet Access as Affordable Connectivity Program Expires Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — To expand high-speed internet access across Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority has approved $204.1 million in grant awards, a significant step toward bridging the digital divide …
Pennsylvania Secures Over $400 Million to Bridge the Digital Divide Read More