The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority approved $793 million to expand high-speed internet statewide.<\/p>\n
HARRISBURG, Pa. \u2014 A state agency announced nearly $800 million in funding for broadband across the state, with millions penciled in for York County.<\/p>\n
The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority announced on Friday that it had provisionally approved $793 million in federal grants for broadband expansion to bring high-speed internet<\/a> to every corner of the state.<\/p>\n Southern York County will receive more than $46 million to connect households, schools and businesses in areas currently without reliable service according to lawmakers. County officials said $39 million in funds were awarded to Comcast and Talkie Communications \u2014 grants that align with priorities identified by York County\u2019s YoCo Fiber Broadband Task Force.<\/p>\n \u201cExpanding access to broadband internet is a priority for York County,\u201d York County Commissioner Julie Wheeler said. \u201cThese grants reinforce that our proactive approach is working for residents and businesses in rural York County.\u201d<\/p>\n Talkie Communications, a newer provider in the county, has committed an additional $13 million in private capital to expand service. Comcast, with a long-standing presence in the region, will also use the funding to reach unserved and underserved areas.<\/p>\n