蜂窝基础设施计划
DHCD 计划资助蜂窝基础设施的扩建，并进一步开发蜂窝塔网络，以扩展难以到达的地方的关键蜂窝连接。初步地图显示，超过41 、 000家庭和企业缺乏4 G 连接（灰色区域）。这些灰色区域包括超过10 , 800英里的道路和19 , 000平方英里的土地面积。黄色区域具有4 G 连接，但仍然缺乏任何运营商的现代5 G 连接。扩大蜂窝连接可以为整个联邦创造更具弹性和连通性的社区，为紧急服务提供关键支持，支持地方政府，并为私营部门提供可靠的连接以支持业务运营和创新。
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.
