Westmoreland County BEAD Funding Policy
Westmoreland County BEAD Funding Policy December 12, 2024 Westmoreland County (County) is committed to financially supporting Pennsylvania Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment Program (BEAD) applications by cost contributing and utilizing ARPA revenue replacement funds for projects addressing broadband deficiencies within the County. Only projects and locations within Westmoreland County would be deemed eligible for a […]
Broadband Deployment Fact Sheet: What You Need to Know
Westmoreland County Partners with Verizon to Bring Broadband to Four Early Action Areas March 29, 2024 About the Program The Westmoreland Broadband Program was developed to identify Internet gap areas and work with Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to begin deploying infrastructure to reach communities in need of broadband. […] Read More
Data Collection and Feasibility Study (Updated March 2023)
Data Collection and Feasibility Study – (Updated March 2023) March 21, 2023 Westmoreland County understands that access to broadband is now a requirement to participate in modern society. This fact was emphasized by the COVID-19 pandemic, which exposed the challenges of poor access forunserved and underserved residents of Westmoreland County. Since then, the federal government […]
The FCC’s Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) helps schools and libraries
The FCC’s Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) helps schools and libraries The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) is a $7.171 billion program that will help schools and libraries provide the tools and services their communities need for remote learning. While Westmoreland County itself is not able to apply for these funds, we wanted […]
Westmoreland Broadband Collection and Feasibility Study
Westmoreland Broadband Collection and Feasibility Study January 18, 2023 Broadband connects people, industries, customers, and families and plays a critical role in the economic growth and productivity in Westmoreland County. COVID revealed many digital disparities and highlighted that broadband is not a luxury but a necessity for communities to thrive and grow. This is especially […]
Westmoreland Broadband Program Overview
Westmoreland Broadband Program Overview January 19, 2023 Broadband connects people, industries, customers, and families and plays a critical role in economic growth and productivity. The Westmoreland Broadband Data Collection & Feasibility Study is an integral part of developing future broadband infrastructure improvements and identifying funding opportunities for the County. […] Download the Program Overview
