SOUTHERN TIER, N.Y. ( ) — Thousands of households in the Southern Tier will get access to high-speed broadband internet thanks to a multi-million dollar federal grant.
Governor Kathy Hochul’s Office announced that areas across the state are getting a total of more than $70 million in tax funds from the federal government through ConnectALL’s Municipal Infrastructure Grant Program. New York State’s ConnectALL initiative aims to build up the state’s digital infrastructure and give all New Yorkers access to the internet. “Access to affordable, high-quality internet is no longer a luxury – it is a necessity for everyday life,” said .
“New Yorkers rely daily on broadband to connect them with work opportunities, health care, education and much more. This funding will go directly toward bridging the digital divide and deliver high-speed internet to families across New York State.” Southern Tier Network is getting $18.
2 million from ConnectALL’s latest round of grants. This nonprofit organization will use the funds to build 223 miles of open-access fiber optic infrastructure in eight towns across Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, Tioga, and Tompkins Counties. More than 4,200 homes and businesses will be connected through this project and receive high-speed symmetric internet service options for the first time.
Southern Tier Network will follow the model ConnectALL’s municipal infrastructure pilot project used in the Town of Nichols when it installs fiber across the .