Westmoreland County to spend $10 million for broadband expansion
Westmoreland County to spend $10 million for broadband expansion July 13, 2023 Westmoreland County leaders are expected to allocate more than $10 million in covid relief funds this year to expand broadband to residents currently unable to receive reliable high-speed internet service. Commissioners on Thursday are expected to approve a $1.7 million contract with Verizon […]
Westmoreland broadband task force announces plan for increased internet access
Westmoreland broadband task force announces plan for increased internet access Source: TribLive January 20, 2023 By: Haley Daugherty Four internet access improvement projects are planned for three townships in Westmoreland County, task force members said Thursday. During a presentation at Ligonier Valley High School, county leaders said Ligonier, Fairfield and Derry townships will be seeing […]
Three Westmoreland County townships targeted first for broadband upgrade
Three Westmoreland County townships targeted first for broadband upgrade Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette January 19, 2023 By: Kris B. Mamula Access to the internet is poor or lacking for more than 3,500 addresses in Westmoreland County, including 700 businesses, as county officials prepare to get the three poorest-served municipalities online. Fairfield, Derry and Ligonier townships will […]
Westmoreland delegation lauds broadband plan
Westmoreland delegation lauds broadband plan Source: The Daily Courier January 19, 2023 At a press conference hosted by Westmoreland County officials, plans to bring internet connectivity to unserved communities were heralded by Westmoreland House members. “In a lot of ways, digital communication is a great equalizer for those who live in rural communities and have […]
Westmoreland County communities set to receive broadband upgrades
Westmoreland County communities set to receive broadband upgrades Source: CBS News | Pittsburgh January 19, 2023 By: Jennifer Borrasso WESTMORELAND COUNTY, Pa. (KDKA) – Hundreds of people and businesses in some rural areas of Westmoreland County don’t have high-quality broadband. But KDKA’s Jennifer Borrasso reports that’s about to change for three townships. The Westmoreland County […]
Westmoreland doubles plans for broadband upgrade projects
Westmoreland doubles plans for broadband upgrade projects Source: TRIB Live January 16, 2023 By: Rich Cholodofsky As much as $3 million will be spent this year on four projects aimed at improving high-speed internet access in Westmoreland County, commissioners said. These broadband upgrades come as a followup to a study by the county last year […]
As time runs out, Pittsburgh-area counties file thousands of challenges to FCC broadband maps
As time runs out, Pittsburgh-area counties file thousands of challenges to FCC broadband maps Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette January 13, 2023 By: Kris B. Mamula Time’s running out for local governments to make their last pitches for a bonanza in federal internet expansion funding. Challenges to the Federal Communications Commission address maps and broadband availability in […]
Challenges to FCC broadband data map accepted through Jan. 13
Challenges to FCC broadband data map accepted through Jan. 13 Source: Observer-Reporter January 06, 2023 By: Katherine Mansfield With one week left to review the Federal Communications Commission’s National Broadband Map, Pittsburgh-based company Michael Baker International is sharing tips for how people can challenge the maps showing where high-speed internet service is offered. On Thursday, […]
Why You Need to Check the FCC’s New Broadband Maps before Jan. 13 – Farm and Dairy
Why You Need to Check the FCC’s New Broadband Maps before Jan. 13 Source: Farm and Dairy December 29, 2022 By: Rachel Wagoner Broadband advocates are urging residents to take a look at the Federal Communications Commission’s new broadband maps to check the agency’s work. These maps will determine where billions in federal funding are […]
County Officials Remind Residents to Verify internet access to their Property on the new FCC National Broadband Map – Latrobe Bulletin
County Officials Remind Residents to Verify internet access to their Property on the new FCC National Broadband Map Source: Latrobe Bulletin December 22, 2022 The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently released a pre-production draft of its newnational broadband map in November. This map displays home and business locations and whereinternet services are available across the […]
