Bloc Power is the sixth vendor to sign on to the Internet Master Plan for Universal Broadband in New York City. According to NYC.gov, the addition of this new player will bring affordable internet service to 10,000 households in the Bronx. The recipients are spread out over five NYCHA developments: Melrose, East 152 Street-Courtlandt Avenue, Forest, Morris I, and Morris II. Those who choose to enroll will pay nothing for their first year of connectivity, and only $15 a month thereafter.
“With every additional New Yorker who gains access to affordable, high-speed internet, we bring this City one step closer to being the fairest, most equitable big city in the country,” stated Deputy Mayor for Operations, Laura Anglin. “We celebrate this additional deployment of broadband in the Bronx, bringing thousands of residents consistent connection to the digital world.”
Mayor Bill de Blasio agreed, saying, “Building a recovery for all of us means giving New Yorkers the tools they need to stay connected, at prices they can afford. Expanding access for another 10,000 NYCHA residents will make our city fairer and more accessible for generations of New Yorkers, and I’m proud to see the Internet Master Plan deliver for communities who need it the most.”
Mayor de Blasio and New York City Mayor’s Office of the Chief Technology Officer, John Paul Farmer, made the announcement this week, generating positive comments from New York politicians and officials.
“This pandemic has highlighted the need for broadband access in every corner of the city, especially where children need to learn and folks need the option to work safely,” commented NYCEDC President and CEO, Rachel Loeb. “Bringing high-speed internet access to all New Yorkers is key to making the city more equitable and economically more viable.”
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