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June 18, 2025 | 1:55 PM

Trump admin tells Pa., other states to shift broadband focus to cheaper options like Elon Musk’s Starlink

Critics say the changes prioritize “short-term gain over long-term benefits” for the federal broadband program

By Charlotte Keith of Spotlight PA

April 24, 2024 | 9:08 AM

Higher internet costs could be on the way for low-income Pa. residents as federal subsidies run out

Pennsylvania awards $200M to expand high-speed internet access, and a lot more is on the way. But the looming end of a federal program that helps low-income families afford broadband underscores the challenge of ensuring universal access.

By Charlotte Keith/Spotlight PA

January 22, 2024 | 9:28 AM

Pa.’s broadband authority reverses position on key state law before new federal funding arrives

The Broadband Development Authority initially said it would waive a key section of the 2004 law that restricts publicly owned broadband networks. The agency reversed course after public comments.

By Charlotte Keith/Spotlight PA

October 26, 2023 | 12:00 PM

Rural towns hope to entice remote workers to move to the Pa. Wilds with a ‘free’ summer. Here’s how it’s going.

Thousands of public dollars have gone toward the Wilds Are Working program. While only one participant has decided to move to the area, organizers say the program has other markers for success.

By Marley Parish of Spotlight PA State College

July 17, 2023 | 10:29 AM

High-speed internet is expanding across Pennsylvania. Here’s what you should know.

By Ben Wasserstein/WITF

July 14, 2023 | 9:04 AM

What’s next as Pa. prepares to spend $1.2B on broadband

The Biden administration said the money will bring broadband to everyone in Pennsylvania.

By Charlotte Keith/Spotlight PA

January 12, 2023 | 5:08 AM

Appalachian Regional Commission grants will assist rural broadband in Pennsylvania and 11 other states

Midstate counties considered a part of Appalachia are Columbia, Juniata, Mifflin, Northumberland, Perry, Schuylkill, Snyder and Union.

By The Associated Press

December 30, 2022 | 9:23 AM

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Trump admin tells Pa., other states to shift broadband focus to cheaper options like Elon Musk’s Starlink

Higher internet costs could be on the way for low-income Pa. residents as federal subsidies run out

Pa.’s broadband authority reverses position on key state law before new federal funding arrives

Rural towns hope to entice remote workers to move to the Pa. Wilds with a ‘free’ summer. Here’s how it’s going.

High-speed internet is expanding across Pennsylvania. Here’s what you should know.

What’s next as Pa. prepares to spend $1.2B on broadband

Appalachian Regional Commission grants will assist rural broadband in Pennsylvania and 11 other states

Gov. Tom Wolf urges Pennsylvanians to apply for federal internet assistance

To improve Internet speeds, Pa. needs help making an accurate broadband coverage map

Pa. could get $1 billion in federal money for broadband expansion, new maps will help decide where up it goes