Stay up-to-date with the latest updates on grant programs, challenge and map updates, and community engagement across Pennsylvania.
The announcement brings the total number of states that have received full approval to seven. In addition, the District of Columbia has received full approval.
The state’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Initial Proposal – Volume II was approved Tuesday by the federal Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA).
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration announced on Tuesday it has approved Volume 2 of Pennsylvania’s BEAD implementation plan.
May 14, 2024
Today, the PBDA received federal approval of its Volume II BEAD Initial Proposal in an important step forward in Pennsylvania’s efforts to invest $1.16 billion in federal funding to expand internet service for unserved and underserved Pennsylvanians. The Shapiro Administration has a concrete plan of action to ensure the BEAD funding connects every Pennsylvanian to […]
April 18, 2024
The investment will bring high-speed internet to over 100,000 Pennsylvanians in 42 counties across the Commonwealth that currently have no service or struggle with poor service. The Shapiro Administration is working hard to ensure every Pennsylvanian can access reliable, affordable, high-speed internet to grow our economy, allow more kids to learn and thrive in school, […]
Pennsylvania will be getting $1.2 billion in BEAD rural broadband funding, making it one of the top states in terms of amount awarded. Telecompetitor spoke recently with Brandon Carson, executive director of the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority, about BEAD and other efforts to make broadband available throughout the state.
March 1, 2024
The Shapiro Administration is working to ensure every Pennsylvanian can access reliable, affordable, high-speed internet, leading to better health, education, and economic outcomes. Pennsylvania’s final disbursement of American Rescue Plan Capital Project Funding will help fulfill the Commonwealth’s Digital Equity Plan to provide “Internet for All.” Harrisburg, PA – In another stride toward achieving President […]
January 24, 2024
Community engagement activities will support the development of the Commonwealth’s BEAD and Digital Equity plans Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (Authority) Executive Director Brandon Carson announced today a series of upcoming public engagement activities to support the development of the Commonwealth’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) and Digital Equity (DE) program plans. Extending […]
January 24, 2024
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro announced the Commonwealth will receive more than $1.16 billion in federal funding to expand broadband in unserved and underserved areas to make sure every Pennsylvanian has access to affordable, high-speed internet. The funding is coming to Pennsylvania through the federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program and is […]
December 20, 2023
The Shapiro Administration took concrete steps to support Pennsylvania farmers and the agriculture industry, which supports one in 10 jobs and contributes $132 billion a year to Pennsylvania’s economy. After receiving over $1 billion in federal funding to expand broadband infrastructure across Pennsylvania, the Shapiro Administration now has critical resources to connect Pennsylvania communities. Harrisburg, […]
