HARRISBURG – Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) announced today that the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) has provisionally awarded $1.5 million to expand broadband access in Allegheny County.
“This investment ensures that more families, schools and businesses in our community will finally have access to reliable, high-speed internet,” Robinson said. “Broadband isn’t a luxury anymore — it’s a necessity for education, health care and job growth. This funding will help close the digital divide in Allegheny County.”
The funding is part of Pennsylvania’s nearly $800 million allocation through the federally funded Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program, which represents a historic effort to bring high-speed internet to every corner of the commonwealth. Providers who will be receiving the awards are Comcast and Verizon Pennsylvania LLC.
The provisional award will help connect unserved and underserved households, schools and businesses in Allegheny County. It will also support programs that make service more accessible for families, expand access to digital tools and resources, and create new opportunities for workforce development and economic growth.
For additional information, please visit PBDA’s website.
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