HARRISBURG – Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) announced today that the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) has provisionally awarded $2.8 million to Amazon Kuiper, Advanced Telephone System, Inc., and SpaceX to expand broadband access in the 46th Senatorial District.
“Access to reliable, high-speed internet is a concern my offices hear about often from people in all walks of life,” Bartolotta said. “We must ensure families, businesses, and communities have the tools they need to thrive in today’s connected world. This investment will help close the digital divide.”
The funding is part of Pennsylvania’s nearly $800 million allocation through the federally funded Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program, which represents a historic effort to bring high-speed internet to every corner of the commonwealth.
The funds will be matched by the applicants, bringing the total investment to $5.5 million.
The provisional award will help connect unserved and underserved households, schools and businesses. It will also support programs that make service more accessible for families, expand access to digital tools and resources, and create new opportunities for workforce development and job growth.
For additional information, please visit PBDA’s website.
CONTACT: Katrina Hanna, 717-787-1463