蜂窩基礎設施計劃
DHCD 計劃資助蜂窩基礎設施的擴建，並進一步開發蜂窩塔網絡，以擴展難以到達的地方的關鍵蜂窩連接。初步映射顯示 41、000 的家庭和企業缺乏 4 G 連接（灰區域）。這些灰色區域包括超過 10、800 英里的道路和 19、000 平方英里的土地面積。黃色區域具有 4 G 連接，但仍然缺乏來自任何運營商的現代 5 G 連接。擴大行動網絡連線能夠在英聯邦建立更具彈性和互聯的社區，為緊急服務提供關鍵的支持，支持地方政府，並為私營部門提供可靠的連接功能，以支持業務運營和創新。
Multi-Dwelling Unit Program
A major gap in broadband access occurs when access is provided to a Multi-Dwelling Unit (MDU) but not to individual units. These gaps force families in MDUs to rely on slower, less secure Wi-Fi networks, if they're even available. These gaps contribute a significant part of the digital divide. This program would work with broadband providers to provide unit-level connectivity to unserved MDUs, prioritizing low-income housing, but focused broadly on all unserved MDUs.
State Agency Partnerships
DHCD is developing partnerships with other state agencies to implement broadband adoption programs under the other agencies’ respective missions and priorities. The Commonwealth’s state agency projects span across different focus areas supporting the digital needs of residents, supporting a wide range of program across precision agriculture, telehealth, digital literacy, cybersecurity, and more!
Satellite Capacity Initiative
Flaws in federal BEAD mapping will lead to gaps in connectivity, especially at recently built homes, secondary homes on a same parcel, and homes covered by dense tree canopies. DHCD will invest in innovative technology solutions, like low earth orbit satellite technologies, to reach left behind locations. These funds will also be available to draw upon in critical disaster relief situations when other broadband technologies are unavailable.
