Pennsylvania can now move ahead with more than 700 million dollars in broadband expansion projects after federal officials backed away from a threat to withhold the funding over a labor dispute.
The money will help bring high-speed internet access to about 130-thousand homes and businesses in rural parts of the state that still lack reliable service.
State officials say Pennsylvania has six months to finalize contracts with internet providers, who will then have four years to complete the work. Most projects will use fiber-optic cable, although some areas are expected to receive satellite internet service instead.
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