NY Broadband Gaps Vary by County: PSC Report
New York state is 97.4% served by broadband, but some counties face larger gaps than others, said a New York Public Service Commission report released Thursday. The PSC also released an interactive map. “Although there are 15 counties with 99%…
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broadband coverage, 26 of New York’s 62 counties have served percentages less than 95%, and of that 26, 11 have served percentages less than 90%. In three of New York’s counties, more than 20% of the address points do not have high-speed broadband service available.” In a cover letter to Gov. Kathy Hochul (D), PSC Chair Rory Christian wrote, “Mapping broadband is an iterative process, and we intend to regularly refine the map as updated information is obtained and verified.” Thursday’s report was the New York PSC’s first; the state plans to release follow-ups annually. The map will help New York direct state and federal funding to unserved and underserved areas, said Hochul. "This address-specific tool is one we can wield to provide a more accurate depiction of connectivity needs in areas that have been disconnected for far too long."