Md. Doles Out $127.6M in Broadband Grants

Maryland’s broadband office awarded $127.6 million to ISPs, communities and educational organizations to reach about 15,000 unserved or underserved households and grade-school students, said Gov. Larry Hogan (R) Friday. “Broadband is now available to well over 95% of Marylanders,” said Hogan. “Our goal is to ensure universal broadband to everyone in every single corner of the state.” Maryland awarded grants through four Connect Maryland programs. Of nearly $99.8 million from the Network Infrastructure Grant Program, Choptank Electric received the most money ($20.5 million), followed by Talkie ($19.8 million), Comcast ($17.4 million), Shentel ($10 million), Quantum ($10 million) and Charter Communications ($8.5 million).