First part of CT broadband expansion [Video]

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HARTFORD, Conn. (WTIC Radio) – Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont is announcing $28-million to increase broadband access in 88 towns and cities across Connecticut.

The money is coming from the first round of the state’s ConneCTed Communities Grant Program, which uses money from the American Rescue Plan Act.

In this round, the following municipalities and providers are going to benefit:

For an interactive map of locations awarded in this grant round, click here.

For a static map of locations awarded in this grant round, click here.

Roughly another $20-million is available for another round of funding.

The State Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is administering these grants.