New York Gov. Wants to Spend $1 Billion on Fast Internet

Governor Cuomo has outlined a plan to bring broadband access to every New York resident by 2019. Dubbed the “2015 State of Opportunity Agenda”, the plan will create a $500 million New NY Broadband Program to bring fast internet to underserved areas.

New York Broadband Map, showing how much of the state is unable to get access to high speed 100 Mbps connection speeds. NY Governor's Press Office

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has outlined a $500 million plan to bring broadband access to every New York resident by 2019.

The program, part of the “2015 State of Opportunity Agenda” and ahead of the State of the State on Wednesday, will match dollars with private broadband providers for infrastructure investments.

"Access to high-speed internet is critical to ensuring that all New Yorkers can reach their full potential in today's technology-driven world," -Gov. Andrew Cuomo