New York state has reached a settlement with Spectrum’s parent company to continue to provide discounted broadband services to low-income residents. Under its agreement with the state, Charter Communications will offer the program for $15 per … [Read more...]
Sen. Gillibrand Sponsoring Legislation to Renew Affordable Connectivity Program
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is pushing for the renewal of the Affordable Connectivity Program. It’s a federal program that provides financial assistance to low-income households to help them afford high-speed internet. The program ran out of … [Read more...]
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Introduces Legislation To Extend Affordable Connectivity Program
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has introduced legislation that would extend a program that helps low-income households afford high-speed internet. Gillibrand said the Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act would provide $7 billion in … [Read more...]
Jamestown’s Municipal Broadband Plan Included In State’s Action Plan
The City of Jamestown has been included in a state plan for broadband. Empire State Development has included the city's plan for creating a municipally-owned broadband infrastructure in its five-year action plan. The plan, which lays out a … [Read more...]
NYS To Receive Over $664 Million to Expand Broadband Service
New York State will receive over $664 million in federal funding from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to expand high-speed internet across the state. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the investment is the … [Read more...]
NYS Receiving $100 Million to Expand Broadband Access
New York State is receiving $100 million for broadband access expansion. The new federal investment comes from the $10 billion in the American Rescue Plan’s Capital Projects Fund. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said getting the American … [Read more...]
NYS Public Service Commission Releases Interactive Broadband Map
The New York State Public Service Commission has released a first-of-its-kind, interactive broadband map to provide the most detailed depiction of broadband infrastructure in New York to date. The map, along with an accompanying report, is the … [Read more...]
State Budget Includes $1.445 Billion in Broadband Initiatives
The New York State Budget established legislation that provides $1.445 billion in broadband initiatives. The Working to Implement Reliable and Equitable Deployment of Broadband Act (WIRED Broadband Act) establishes a new Division of Broadband … [Read more...]
State Senator Borrello Calls for Elimination of Fiber-Optic Tax
State Senator George Borrello and several other Upstate Senators are calling on Governor Kathy Hochul to eliminate an annual fiber-optic tax. Borrello said the elimination of the fee in the state budget would have an immediate impact in rural … [Read more...]
Mayor Sundquist Releases Annual State of the City
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist wants to "think big for the future of Jamestown" in his annual State of the City Address. Sundquist said he wants to shape a new vision for Jamestown as "a modern city with strong roots." His goals include a … [Read more...]
