New York State has been awarded $228.2 million in federal funding to launch its pilot ConnectALL Municipal Infrastructure Program, connecting tens of thousands of homes statewide to high-speed broadband internet.
Gov. Hochul and U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer also announced the completion of New York's Municipal Infrastructure pilot projects connecting more than 3,000 homes in four upstate communities to high-speed internet. The announcements build on the Governor's and Schumer’s efforts to connect all New Yorkers to high-speed internet, particularly in areas currently unserved or underserved by broadband, and help New Yorkers across the state participate in a 21st-century economy.
“Over $228 million is on the way from the feds to help rural and underserved communities across New York install the last mile of broadband infrastructure needed to help thousands of homes finally get high-speed internet. This is how we can close the digital divide in Upstate NY — by making sure high-speed internet reaches (every) corner of the state regardless of zip code,” said Sen. Schumer. “Broadband is not a luxury, it is a necessity, a utility as vital as electricity for success in our modern economy to ensure people can stay connected, have access to healthcare, jobs, and school. This is only the latest in hundreds of millions in federal funding from the American Rescue Plan and Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law that is helping the Empire State lead the nation in closing the digital divide. I am proud to work with Governor Hochul to help put these federal dollars to help bring affordable and equitable high-speed internet for all New Yorkers.”
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