SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Governor Kathy Hochul announced that approximately $391 million in proposed awards under the ConnectALL Deployment Program will be allocated to eleven internet service providers, to achieve universal internet access across New York State.
If approved by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) following a public comment process, these federal awards will achieve universal broadband connectivity by delivering fiber optic infrastructure, fixed wireless service, and/or satellite capacity for nearly 54,000 locations.
“In this day and age, internet access is no longer just a luxury — it is a necessity to connect individuals to everyday essentials from education to healthcare,” Governor Hochul said. “Every community in New York State deserves to have access to the internet and it is time we uplift our underserved communities, providing them with more opportunities and resources.”
The proposed projects span every region of the state, from Long Island to Western New York, targeting the final one percent of locations that remain without broadband service or an enforceable commitment for service under another grant program.
Public comments can be submitted through the ConnectALL Deployment Program website, until September 24. A public, informational webinar will be held Thursday, September 18 at 2:30 p.m. Click here to register and attend.