Ribbon cutting held for broadband expansion in Blair County
[Originally aired on WJAC-TV, Friday, April 19th, 2024] A ribbon cutting was held Friday to celebrate completion of broadband expansion...
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Apr 193 min read
ARPA funds to expand Blair Co. broadband
Retrofit of existing towers with modern equipment celebrated [Originally reported by the Altoona Mirror, April 20, 2024] WILLIAMSBURG —...
Apr 193 min read
Federal funding for broadband projects awarded
[Originally published in the Altoona Mirror, April 19, 2024] HARRISBURG — Blair, Cambria, Clearfield, Centre and Huntingdon counties are...
Apr 193 min read
Companies net $64 million for Cambria, Somerset broadband internet upgrades
[Originally posted in the Tribune-Democrat, April 19th, 2024] A historic investment in broadband internet service across Pennsylvania...
Mar 132 min read
Comcast completes Blair expansion
[Published originally in the Tyrone Daily Herald, March 13, 2024] Comcast recently announced it has completed the expansion of its...
Mar 53 min read
Pennsylvania just got $20M to increase internet access through new laptops and computers
[Originally Published by Technical.ly, March 1, 2024] Pennsylvania has been awarded $20 million in federal funding to distribute devices...
Mar 42 min read
Press Release: Shapiro Administration Secures $20 Million in New Federal Funding to Promote Digital Equity and Inclusion for Pennsylvanians
The Shapiro Administration is working to ensure every Pennsylvanian can access reliable, affordable, high-speed internet, leading to...
Feb 291 min read
Local broadband continues to grow
[Published in the Bedford Gazette on Feb. 29th, 2024] Internet provider Crowsnest Broadband recently used a farmer’s silo as a repeater...
Feb 92 min read
State of county addressed at breakfast
[This is an excerpt from an article published in the Huntingdon Daily News, Feb 9th, 2024] Thomas was asked about his role as chairman of...
Jan 202 min read
Advancing rural broadband
[Originally published in the Huntingdon Daily News, January 20, 2024] HARRISBURG – Once a luxury, broadband has become a necessity, yet...
Dec 29, 20231 min read
The Commowealth’s draft Digital Equity Plan is now available for public comment.
Help us close the digital divide in Pennsylvania. The Commowealth’s draft Digital Equity Plan is now available for public comment. This...
Dec 19, 20232 min read
Congressman's bills move forward Monday
[Originally published in the Huntingdon Daily News, December 19, 2023] The U.S. House of Representatives passed two measures Monday...
Dec 12, 20232 min read
‘5G SALE Act’ Bill on its way to President Biden’s desk
Pa. (WTAJ) — A bill that seeks to bring high-speed internet to rural communities in Central Pennsylvania was unanimously approved by the...
Dec 11, 20232 min read
Joyce's 5G SALE Act passes House
[Originally published in the Tribune-Democrat, December 11, 2023] WASHINGTON – A bill sponsored by U.S. Rep. John Joyce, R-Blair, that...
Dec 9, 20233 min read
Local broadband company looking for any dead spots
[Originally published in the Altoona Mirror, December 9th, 2023] Allegheny Broadband Inc. wants individuals, businesses and...
Dec 6, 20233 min read
Meetings address broadband gaps
[Originally Published in The Altoona Mirror, Dec 6th, 2023] Blair Planning and Alleghenies Broadband Inc. will hold four public meetings...
Dec 3, 20231 min read
Somerset Commissioners to hold hybrid public meeting to discuss broadband strategy
[Originally Published by WTAJ, December 3, 2023] SOMERSET, Pa. (WTAJ) – The Somerset County Commissioners will hold a countywide public...
Dec 1, 20232 min read
Digital Equity Act: A Federal Program Promoting Digital Inclusion And Equity For All Individuals
The State’s Digital Equity Plan is now ready for review and public comment. Too many communities lack access to high-speed internet. Many...
Oct 16, 20233 min read
Broadband expanded in Huntingdon County
[Originally published in the Huntingdon Daily News on October 13, 2023] Alleghenies Broadband Inc. (ABI), in partnership with Huntingdon...
Oct 2, 20235 min read
A new, connected future may be on the horizon for Pennsylvania farmers.
[Published by the Erie Times-News and Somerset Daily American, October 3rd] BURGETTSTOWN — Burbling across kelly-green acreage in his...
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