As America targets efforts towards connecting every community to robust broadband – including the distribution of more than $40 billion in federal funds for building new networks – cable providers continue to do what they have always done: build out their networks to reach as many Americans as possible.
Here is a small sampling of broadband projects by cable ISPs underway as they prepare to deliver superfast internet speeds in communities across the Mid-Atlantic. Check out NCTA.com for other projects currently underway in the Midwest, Central U.S., and the Pacific West.
Maryland
Construction is underway on a $10 million fiber optic expansion that will bring Charter’s gigabit broadband to over 700 homes and small businesses in Somerset County. This buildout complements the current expansion already underway in the County that will bring Spectrum services to nearly 500 homes and small businesses.
Virginia
Cox is extending its network in New Kent County via a public-private partnership with the County. The $34 million project will connect 3,000 residents who currently do not have access to broadband.
Pennsylvania
Comcast has partnered with Washington County to connect to 2,600 homes. The $27.8 million public-private partnership will bring broadband to previously unserved communities.
Delaware
Mediacom Communications is nearing completion of a 150-mile Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) project in unincorporated Sussex County. In partnership with the Delaware Governor’s Office and the Department of Technology and Information, this $10 million project will deliver speeds up to 2 GB down and 1 GB up to an estimated 1,630 homes and businesses throughout the unserved and underserved portions of the county.
New Jersey
Comcast has partnered with Maurice River Township to extend its network to the rural community. The project will connect up to 110 homes to the 10G network.
New York
Charter is bringing broadband service to unserved parts of Wayne County. The ISP will connect nearly 1,400 homes and offer gigabit service.