Massachusetts to Launch Broadband Infrastructure Gap Networks Grant Program with Capital Projects Fund Award

Broadband is critical to strengthening our economy, improving educational opportunities, and enhancing the delivery of health care, public safety and other government services. “If you can’t play in this space in the 21st century, you discover that your opportunities are limited,” said Governor Charlie Baker (R-MA). “It’s like running water at this point.” For over a decade, the commonwealth has been working towards universal broadband access. This week, the U.S. Treasury approved Massachusetts' plan to use a $145 million award from the Capital Projects Fund to connect 27% of locations still lacking high-speed internet access in the state.