California Public Utilities Commission Continues to Help Close Digital Divide Through Broadband Grants Across California

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved $48 million for eight broadband infrastructure projects as part of the multi-year $2 billion Last Mile Federal Funding Account grant program, which expands broadband internet access for underserved and unserved communities across California:

• $17 million for three projects in Fresno County, benefiting approximately 13,000 Californians. 
• $15 million for three projects in Lake County, benefiting approximately 7,000 Californians.
• $17 million for two projects in Sonoma County, benefiting approximately 2,100 Californians