USDA Invests $10.3 Million in Broadband for Rural New York Communities

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) invested $10.3 million in high-speed broadband infrastructure that will create or improve rural e-Connectivity for 2,875 rural households, 10 pre-subscribed farms, three pre-subscribed businesses and two educational facilities in Yates County, New York. Yates County will use a $10.3 million ReConnect Program grant to deploy a fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) broadband network capable of delivering speeds up to 1 gigabit per second (Gbps). The project will deliver high-speed broadband, which will help improve the overall quality of life for residents and businesses in and around Yates County.