Governor Kathy Hochul announced approximately $391 million in proposed awards under the ConnectALL Deployment Program to 11 internet service providers who have committed over $245 million in matching funds for nearly 54,000 locations across the state.
If approved by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) after a public comment process, these federal awards will ensure universal broadband connectivity, reaching every unserved and underserved location in New York State.
“In this day and age, internet access is no longer just a luxury — it is a necessity to connect individuals to everyday essentials from education to healthcare,” Governor Hochul said. “Every community in New York State deserves to have access to the internet and it is time we uplift our underserved communities, providing them with more opportunities and resources.”
The 11 awards total $391.1 million, with a total match of $245 million. Specific awards affecting Suffolk County include:
$121,187,012 to CBN Geneva, LLC, with a $40,301,358 match to serve 3,951 locations in seven counties with fiber optic technology, and 18,101 locations in 29 counties, including Suffolk, with fixed wireless technology.
$20,422,500 to Space Exploration Technologies Corp., with an $18,704,831 match to serve 13,615 locations in 37 counties, including Suffolk, with low Earth orbit satellite technology.
These awarded projects will deliver fiber optic infrastructure to approximately 31% of the eligible locations, while fixed wireless service will reach about 44%. Satellite capacity will be reserved for the remaining 25%. Grant payments will be based on subscription milestones.
The funding for these awards comes from $664.6 million that Congress allocated to New York State in 2023 through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, as part of the Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment Program (BEAD). The law allows for any remaining funds to be used for broadband adoption, installing internet, and reduced cost for multi-family residential buildings.