Broadband Ready Communities (BBRC)

To increase support and opportunity for broadband infrastructure investment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) has developed the Broadband Ready Communities (BBRC) Program.

The mission of the BBRC Program is to encourage the reduction in procedural, policy, and permitting barriers to broadband deployment at the municipal level and to encourage broadband infrastructure investment within participating PA communities.

Participation in the BBRC Program, while not required is strongly encouraged, as it will showcase that a municipality has made and effort to address barriers to broadband infrastructure. Additionally, as a Broadband Ready Community the PBDA will highlight all Broadband Ready Communities on various public platforms.

Reference the BBRC Program guidelines for additional details, the BBRC Frequently Asked Questions (also available in a printable PDF format), or the BBRC fact sheet.

How to Participate

To be designated as a Broadband Ready Community, complete the following steps:

1. 1. Review the BBRC Program Guidelines.
   2. Establish a Municipal Broadband Champion. 
   3. Complete the Broadband Ready Communities Worksheet.
   4. Complete and submit a Municipal Resolution, found at the end of the Program guidelines.

Additional Resources

• • Broadband Ready Communities Fact Sheet
  • Guidelines & Applicable Funding:
    • • Capital Projects Fund – Broadband Infrastructure Program Guidelines
      • BEAD Initial Proposal Volume II
      • Digital Equity (DE) Act

• • Internet Service Providers Contact List

• • Federal Communications Commission (FCC) National Broadband Map

• • Best Practices for Establishing Government Charges and Fees

• • Technical Assistance Partners for Permitting Assistance:
    • • PennDOT Connects
      • DCED Local Government Services/Office of Planning
      • Center for Rural PA
      • NTIA Permitting Needs Assessment