Congressman Meuser Secures $1 Million for Bradford County Broadband Expansion
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) issued the below statement after securing $1,000,000 in federal funding for expanding broadband access in Bradford County. The funding was included in FY24 Appropriations legislation recently signed into law.
Spearheaded by the Progress Authority, the initiative entails developing and implementing a dark fiber open-access network throughout the county to provide reliable broadband services to small businesses and residents alike.
The project is structured around three redundant dark fiber loops, ensuring that they extend within six miles of every resident and business in the area. Working closely with the Bradford County Commissioners, the planning, design, and construction of this network are well underway. Currently, over 200 miles of the open access network have been completed and are actively serving anchor clients such as the Bradford County Emergency Management System and Guthrie Health Care.
Congressman Dan Meuser said, “Expanding reliable broadband for small businesses and residents in Bradford County is crucial for their growth and connectivity. That is why I am happy to have worked in partnership with the Central Bradford County Economic Development Authority and Bradford County Commissioners to secure $1 million in federal funding for the implementation of a dark fiber open-access network throughout the county. This community funding project will significantly improve connectivity and improve the lives of residents and small businesses throughout the region by providing them with reliable internet access. I will continue working to expand rural access to broadband across Pennsylvania’s Ninth District.”
Bradford County Commissioner Doug McLinko said, “Congressman Dan Meuser got it done. This will have a huge impact on Bradford County in expanding broadband and helping get access for all its residents. Congressman Meuser is a man of his word.”
Photo Caption: Congressman Dan Meuser visits the Bradford County 911 Center to discuss broadband expansion in the region.
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