Stay up-to-date with the latest updates on grant programs, challenge and map updates, and community engagement across Pennsylvania.
Astound will invest $81 million to upgrade and expand fiber broadband access throughout "key areas of Pennsylvania," with plans to reach hundreds of thousands of homes.
The second and final round of applications for the Commonwealth’s $1.16 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program is open through Aug. 1.
It’s another opportunity for eligible organizations, including local governments and municipalities, to seek part of the $1.16 billion in federal grant funding allocated to the state. The goal? High-speed Internet statewide.
The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) has awarded 85 laptops to Advance Central PA, formerly known as the Central Pennsylvania Workforce Development Corporation.
The second round of grants for broadband development in underserved areas is open.
Brandon Carson, Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority executive director announced this week that the second and final round of applications for the Commonwealth’s $1.16 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program is open through Aug. 1.
Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority Executive Director Brandon Carson announced a second and final round of applications for the commonwealth’s $1.16 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program.
Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger, and Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority Executive Director Brandon Carson, joined local officials and Armstrong Telecommunications, Inc. to break ground on the company’s $16.5 million network buildout in Butler County. Once completed, this project will provide, 100% wireline fiber optic broadband access to more than 1,500 locations that currently lack access to high-speed internet.
Moniteau School Board President Michael Panza said he is grateful that students at the district will not have to jump through hoops to do their online work in the future, thanks to Armstrong’s broadband expansion.
July 18, 2025
Governor Josh Shapiro and his Administration are moving quickly to close the digital divide and connect every Pennsylvanian to reliable, affordable, high-speed internet. Harrisburg, PA – Today, Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) Executive Director Brandon Carson announced the second and final round of applications for the Commonwealth’s $1.16 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program is now […]
