MID-HUDSON – Eleven internet providers serving New York State have been awarded nearly $400 million to achieve universal broadband connectivity by reaching every documented unserved and underserved location across the state including sections of Putnam, Dutchess, Orange, Ulster, Sullivan, Westchester and Colombia counties.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced the initiative Friday in conjunction with the ConnectALL Deployment Program.

“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. 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 governor said.

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