The Big Apple Issues an RFP For Broadband Services

 New York City (NYC) Mayor Bill de Blasio has committed $157 million in capital investment to move the next phase of the Internet Masterplan for universal broadband forward. Open Gov reported that NYC launched a request for proposal (RFP), representing “a first in the nation” approach to closing the digital divide. 

“Broadband is not a luxury, it is a necessity. We are closing the digital divide and bringing our city into the 21st century by reaching communities most in need,” said Mayor de Blasio.

Nearly one-third of NYC households lack fixed broadband, and 18 percent (1.5 million people) don’t have a residential or mobile connection. The city is working to bring affordable connectivity to most of the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) developments with plans to expand to all neighborhoods citywide. Continue Reading