Delaware Secures $27.8M for Broadband Expansion
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Delaware Secures $27.8M for Broadband Expansion, Targeting Unserved Homes and Businesses
Delaware has received federal approval for nearly $27.8 million to enhance high-speed broadband across the state, primarily benefiting over 4,700 unserved and underserved homes and businesses. This funding, part of a $107 million package supported by $75 million in private investments from Verizon and Comcast, will primarily serve rural areas.
The project aims to establish nearly 2,800 new connections in Sussex County, over 1,500 in Kent County, and 425 in New Castle County, utilizing fiber and hybrid fiber coaxial lines. This initiative builds on previous federal efforts like the American Rescue Plan Act and CARES Act, which connected around 7,000 addresses in the past four years.
An additional $80 million in funding is pending further federal guidance. Construction is set to begin this fall, with projects expected to be completed by the end of 2029, well within the four-year timeline. This investment marks a significant step towards bridging Delawares broadband gaps and providing reliable internet access to thousands more families and businesses statewide.
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