The federal government is trying to expand internet access to everyone in the country with a program called Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD). Pennsylvania was awarded just over $1 billion of BEAD money to expand access to high-speed broadband in unserved and underserved areas. “What we’re trying to do is to make sure in our … Read more
Seeing actual internet coverage is pretty rare, but with a clear sky – it’s possible. If you’ve ever looked up and saw a strange line of bright objects in the sky, those are likely Starlink satellites, which orbit Earth daily, providing internet coverage across the globe. Continue reading on FOX43
A broadband assessment initiative presentation was held Tuesday at the 911 Emergency Services Center in Jessup. The Biden Administration wants to make reliable internet accessible to all Americans by 2030. Pennsylvania has received more than a billion dollars for the upgrade. Continue reading on WNEP
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) – Comcast says Friday’s train derailment in Perry County is the cause of a widespread internet and phone outage. Verizon also confirmed they are experiencing an outage due to the fiber cut. Both companies say they have crews on site to begin repairs as soon as the area is safe to work in. … Read more