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QUESTION

Will the administration renew critical broadband service contracts, and what are the anticipated costs?

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3 min

Chief Technology Officer Matthew Fraser confirms plans to renew critical broadband service contracts for public housing and addresses program costs.

  • The administration intends to renew contracts for a critical broadband service deemed essential during the pandemic and other emergencies.
  • Continuation of the service is planned until a viable alternative is found, emphasizing its necessity for public housing residents, particularly children needing online access for education.
  • There's a discussion about the program potentially reaching a capped cost, with the funding for Big Apple Connect being sourced from legacy NICE Win Funding.
  • Fraser highlights the importance of municipal broadband, especially after the national ACP funding discontinuation, ensuring connectivity remains a priority for public housing residents.
  • Future cost projections and regular market increases are mentioned, with details to be provided after the council meeting.