NEWS RELEASE
June 26, 2023
Media Contact: Jennifer Algoe Keaton
717.214.2000 or 717.979.3986
jkeaton@bcapa.com
HARRISBURG – The Broadband Communications Association of Pennsylvania (BCAP) issued the following statement after an announcement by President Joseph Biden on Monday regarding Pennsylvania’s allotment of federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program funding.
The statement can be attributed to BCAP President Todd Eachus:
“Upon news that Pennsylvania will receive $1.16 billion in federal BEAD funds, we are grateful for this investment. However, we also know that amount will go quickly based on current parameters. We impress upon the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority, state leaders, and policymakers that every efficiency must be found and implemented to ensure every dollar is used to its maximum benefit. In doing so, we implore them to revisit and revise wage classifications, pass permitting reform both in the public and private sectors, and assist communities in getting ready for broadband. We must leave no stone unturned as we seek to close the digital divide.
“This funding is a once-in-a-generation opportunity. Pennsylvania’s broadband communications industry has the proven track record of success, technical expertise, and experience to connect every community to digital opportunity, and remains committed to getting the job done. Let’s make sure we have the best tools at our disposal so that every who wants to be connected can.”
The Broadband Communications Association of Pennsylvania, a member-driven organization based in Harrisburg, actively promotes broadband cable and telecommunications industry issues in Pennsylvania. BCAP – the nation’s first state cable association – represents cable operators, programmers and equipment suppliers that collectively provide service to nearly 3 million Pennsylvania households and businesses.
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