The California Public Utilities Commission has allocated $48 million to eight broadband projects as part of its Broadband for All initiative, tackling the lack of reliable internet access in underserved areas. CPUC Commissioner Darcie Houck emphasized the importance of addressing historical underinvestment, which has left many Californians without essential broadband services. The funding will enhance projects benefiting thousands of residents across counties like Fresno, Lake, and Sonoma, as efforts continue with a budget of $550 million for future allocations from the state’s Last-Mile program.
Due to historical underinvestment, many communities across California lack access to fast, reliable, and reasonably priced broadband service, which is now a necessity to fully participate in work, school, and daily life.
These Federal Funding Account grants represent another step in alleviating this historical disparity by closing the digital divide and providing Broadband for All Californians.
To date, the Federal Funding Account has awarded more than $1 billion for projects in 51 countries. The Last-Mile program will appropriate $550 million in the state's 2027-2028 budget.
The California broadband grants this round include $17 million for three projects in Fresno County, benefiting approximately 13,000 residents.
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