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Broadband Ready Communities (BBRC)

High-speed internet is critical in the modern world, enabling Pennsylvanians access to remote education opportunities, telehealth care, career advancement, and new business startups. To increase opportunity for broadband infrastructure investment within Pennsylvania, and create efficient communication pathways, the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) created the Broadband Ready Communities (BBRC).

Participation in BBRC is not required, but it is strongly encouraged. It showcases a municipality’s effort to address broadband infrastructure barriers. The PBDA will highlight all Broadband Ready Communities on various public platforms.

BBRC's Mission

  • Reduce procedural, policy, and permitting barriers to broadband deployment at the municipal level.
  • Streamline communication and foster relations with Internet Service Providers and other infrastructure project partners.
  • Encourage broadband infrastructure investment within participating PA communities.

How to Participate

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

  1. Review the BBRC Program Guidelines.
  2. Designate a Municipal Broadband Champion (a single point of contact for broadband projects). 
  3. Complete the Broadband Ready Communities Worksheet.
  4. Complete and submit a Municipal Resolution, found at the end of the Program Guidelines to RA-DCBroadbandReady@pa.gov.

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