What could the Verizon project addition to JobsFirst mean for Delaware?
Delaware gains $43.3 million in broadband investment and faster connectivity. The addition of the Verizon Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment project to the JobsFirst Accelerator program will expedite the deployment of high-speed broadband across Delaware. This project leverages nearly $4 in private capital for every $1 in federal funding, representing a total commitment of $43.3 million. By using JobsFirst permitting acceleration, construction can start sooner, allowing more than 2,000 homes and businesses to receive reliable high-speed internet service.
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How it reaches Delaware
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Matt Meyer announced the addition of the Verizon Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment project to the JobsFirst Accelerator program. This initiative will connect more than 2,000 homes and businesses across Delaware with high-speed broadband infrastructure. The project involves collaboration between the Governor’s Office, the Delaware Broadband Office, the Department of Technology and Information, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, and Verizon.
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The announcement adds the Verizon Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment project to the JobsFirst Accelerator program. This allows the Governor’s Office, the Delaware Broadband Office, and the Department of Technology and Information to use JobsFirst permitting acceleration efforts to expedite BEAD investments in connectivity across Delaware. With the permitting process accelerated, the Verizon project can move forward faster. This will allow the project to connect more than 2,000 homes and businesses that have been waiting for high-speed service, leveraging a total commitment of $43.3 million.
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- wdel.com Oct 25
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Why it matters
The expansion of high-speed broadband infrastructure is critical for Delaware's economic competitiveness. By connecting thousands of homes and businesses, the project aims to directly improve education and business opportunities across the state.
This initiative demonstrates the state's ability to leverage federal funding, specifically BEAD investments, by attracting significant private capital. The use of the JobsFirst permitting acceleration shows a coordinated effort between state agencies and private partners to rapidly deploy essential technological infrastructure.
What we don't know yet
- How quickly will the permitting acceleration efforts translate into construction start dates?
- What specific educational or business sectors in Delaware are expected to benefit most from the new connectivity?
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Other possible ripples from the same event.
- StarlinkPossibleIncreased competition in Delaware may challenge Starlink's market position
- general assemblyPossibleJobsFirst broadband project may require legislative coordination from the general assembly
- AT&TPossibleVerizon's new broadband expansion may increase competition for AT&T
- CorningPossibleVerizon's Delaware broadband expansion may boost Corning's fiber demand
Reporting
- wdel.comOct 25
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