Delaware broadband chief: 100/100 speeds are enough ‘for now’

Delaware has been vocal about its universal broadband efforts, as it hopes to become the first state to connect every resident and business with high-speed internet. But there is still work to be done before and after universal coverage happens. Delaware’s Chief Information Officer, Roddy Flynn, has announced that the state's broadband target is now 100/100 Megabits per second (Mbps) speeds for every citizen, up from a previous target of 25 Mbps. The state has set aside $100 million in funding to achieve this goal and plans to focus on building fiber optic infrastructure to support it. The 100/100 Mbps speed threshold may not suffice in the long-term, Flynn noted, due to increasing demands put on internet infrastructure. The Chief Information Officer emphasized the importance of broadband access for economic growth and job creation. Delaware has also launched a new website to help residents track the state's progress in achieving its broadband goals. The state plans to work with internet service providers to ensure that all Delaware residents have access to affordable high-speed internet.