Delaware is set to receive approximately $100 million to expand broadband initiatives to move toward the goal of connecting every home and business in the state over the next few years, reported Delaware Business Now. The funds are part of the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program administered by the NTIA. With the pending windfall, the Delaware Department of Technology and Information’s Broadband Office plans to host public meetings in March at local libraries to discuss the upgrades.
According to Delaware Business Now, “The First State” has some of the highest broadband speeds in the country. However, some “internet deserts” exist. The funds will be used to build out existing broadband systems that public companies deem “not profitable” to expand.
Public meetings will encourage attendees to participate in a survey regarding broadband needs and experience. The events scheduled are as follows:
- Wednesday, March 1, at 6:30 p.m. at the Dover Public Library
- Thursday, March 2, at 6:30 p.m. at the Georgetown Public Library
- Monday, March 6, at 6:30 p.m. at the Appoquinimink Community Library
Reader Interactions