Cecil County, in coordination with funding from the state and private companies, is launching eight broadband access projects across the county, aiming to bring the access to broadband internet up to 95.8% for all addresses.
âI applaud the State for awarding these eight broadband grants to Cecil County,â said County Executive Danielle Hornberger in a press release Thursday. âThe COVID-19 pandemic further highlighted the importance of home internet access, and these projects will work toward providing more County residents with the ability to work from home or to actively participate in school.â
The county is able to move forward with broadband access after receiving money for eight individual expansion projects totaling $605,914. This grant money will be added to contributions from the county and private companies to fund the collective projectsâ $1 million price tag.