How CT plans on Getting Statewide Broadband

What’s the deal? COVID and the resulting work from home, telehealth & virtual schools exposed the gaps in internet access. Cities and states are working to expand access. CT Gov. has a plan for statewide access. CT’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority would require ISPs to provide access to all residents where the ISP has a video license & make it easier to add broadband to utility poles.

Why should we care? Expanding access to broadband closes gaps that historically impact rural and minority households.

Why does this matter to me? Utilities and ISPs can benefit along with 3rd party interests that provide services like telehealth, virtual school platforms and work from home apps like Zoom.

Hartford Courant via Governing | Connecticut Governor Proposes Statewide Broadband by Fall 2022