Monroeville, PA, August 28, 2025 – State Senator Nick Pisciottano (D–Allegheny) today announced that the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) has approved funding through the federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program to expand high-speed internet access across Pennsylvania, including Allegheny County.
The PBDA awarded $2,530,793 in grant funding to Comcast and Verizon to deploy fiber and hybrid-fiber broadband infrastructure in underserved areas of the 45th Senatorial District. This investment is part of a historic statewide initiative that will generate over $1.3 billion in infrastructure spending, creating jobs, fueling economic growth, and delivering high-speed internet access to the 130,000 Pennsylvania homes and businesses that currently lack service.
“Reliable broadband is a necessity for work, school, healthcare, and everyday life,” said Senator Pisciottano. “This investment ensures that families and businesses in our district are not left behind in the digital economy. Expanding internet access will strengthen our local economy, support job growth, and improve quality of life across our communities.”
Statewide, the BEAD awards include:
- 21 broadband provider awardees
- $793 million in grant funding paired with $650 million in private sector matching funds, an unprecedented 80% private match, far exceeding the 25% minimum requirement
- Deployment of multiple technologies, including 14 fiber projects, 3 fixed wireless projects, 2 partial fiber projects, and 2 satellite projects
Pisicottano praised the collaboration between the PBDA, federal partners, private providers, and local governments for making this milestone possible.
“This is a transformational moment for broadband access in Pennsylvania,” Pisciottano added. “I am proud to support these investments, which will connect thousands of residents and businesses to reliable high-speed internet and open the door to new opportunities.”
All projects remain subject to NTIA approval and acceptance by the applicants. Adjustments may be required during NTIA’s review of the Final Proposal, and applicants may also choose not to move forward with certain projects or project areas. As a result, provisional selections—and the overall BEAD spend—are subject to change.