Somerset County

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 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...

Sep 17, 20231 min read

Lawmaker seeks public's opinion on proposed broadband plan

[Originally published in Tribune-Democrat on September 17th, 2023] Pennsylvania residents have until Oct. 10 to weigh in on a proposed...

Jul 20, 20233 min read

Gov. says broadband expansion will include stipends to help cover internet for seniors, low income

[Published in the Johnstown Tribune-Democrat, July 21, 2023] NORTHERN CAMBRIA, Pa. – When the Northern Cambria Senior Center opens each...

Jul 16, 20233 min read

Pennsylvania prepares to spend $1.2B on broadband

[Published in the Altoona Mirror, July 17th, 2023 by Spotlight PA] STATE COLLEGE — Before Pennsylvania can spend an almost $1.2 billion...

Jul 13, 20232 min read

Officials highlight plans for broadband funds

[Originally published in the Bedford Gazette, July 14, 2023] PITTSTON — Gov. Josh Shapiro and Brandon Carson, executive director of the...

Jul 11, 20233 min read

Broadband authority collects info in Somerset ahead of $1.16 billion internet expansion

[Published in the Johnstown Tribune Democrat] SOMERSET, Pa. – At the low point of the COVID-19 pandemic, Somerset County Library...

Jun 14, 20232 min read

Joyce working to speed up broadband

[Published in the Bedford Gazette, June 15th, 2023] WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) has introduced legislation to...

May 15, 20234 min read

Broadband consultant service hired for Somerset County

[Originally published in the Somerset Daily American, May 15, 2023] The Somerset County Commissioners awarded a contract to Michael Baker...

Jan 5, 20233 min read

Reminder: January 13 Deadline Approaching for Pennsylvanians to Review FCC Broadband Access Map.

[Press Release originally published Jan. 4th, 2023 by PA Dept. of Community and Economic Development] Final listening session planned at...

Dec 16, 20221 min read

SAP&DC ask residents to review FCC broadband coverage maps

For Immediate Release, December 16, 2022 Contact: Dustin Bishop, Disaster Recovery Coordinator, Southern Alleghenies Planning and...

Feb 2, 20223 min read

Somerset County approves joining regional broadband study

[Published in the Johnstown Tribune-Democrat on Feb. 2nd, 2022] SOMERSET, Pa. – For years, Cambria, Somerset and four nearby counties ...