Delaware Lawmakers Announce $110 Million Universal Broadband Investment

Delaware state and federal lawmakers announced a $110 million investment to cover every “last mile” of Delaware with high-speed, wireline broadband internet service. The broadband infrastructure investment – funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), aims to make Delaware the first state to provide wireline broadband access to every Delaware home and business. Currently, about 11,600 Delaware homes and businesses lack access to high-speed, wireline broadband service. The broadband infrastructure project will target investments to areas currently unserved or underserved, lacking a wireline connection, and will prioritize projects that achieve “last mile” connections. The announcement was made by Gov John Carney (D-DE), Lt Gov Bethany Hall-Long (D-DE), Sen Tom Carper (D-DE), Rep Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), members of the Delaware General Assembly, and the Delaware Department of Technology and Information (DTI). “Delawareans rely on stable internet connections to apply for jobs, help their children do homework, work from home, or continue their education online,” said Gov Carney. “This significant investment will recognize that reality, and make sure all Delaware families have access to high-speed broadband service."