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Syracuse, NY connects digitally excluded residents with Surge Link municipal broadband pilot

Syracuse, NY Municipal Broadband Pilot Digitally Excluded

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Syracuse published a Request for Proposal for a project partner on a citywide network. The Surge Link pilot focuses on 2,500 households in three neighborhoods without sufficient connectivity for multiple users. Local officials approved the use of federal ARPA funds for the pilot with plans to seek additional funding for network expansion. The Surge Link pilot builds on the city's Digital Empowerment Program for improved digital literacy and access.

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Mayor Walsh Announces City of Syracuse Is Seeking Proposals to Build Community Broadband Program – Our City

Program to help bridge digital divide, providing internet access for low-income residents across the city.

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Mayor Walsh Says Common Council’s Unanimous Approval of ARPA Funds for Digital Empowerment Will Improve Digital Literacy and Access in Syracuse – Our City

“No one person, organization or government entity can bridge the digital divide, but working together we can break down barriers to access and build a more connected community. The investment of $430,835 in ARPA funds to support a new and innovative ‘Digital Empowerment Program’ will help us improve digital literacy and provide support in accessing…

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