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"In an increasingly interconnected world, access to high-speed internet is no longer a luxury but a necessity," says Schoharie County Administrator Korsah Akumfi.
Akumfi is hoping to change that with a $30 million state grant that could bring high-speed internet to all of the county's residents.
The Albany Times Union reports that 92% of the county currently has access to high-speed internet.
Schoharie County has applied for the ConnectALL state grant, which would cover up to $30 million in infrastructure upgrades.
"It affects every part of your life: entertainment, live streaming, real-estate values," says Blenheim Town Supervisor Donald Airey.
"If you look at the real estate market, look at people who are buying new homes, one of the listings you'll see if high-speed internet is available; that's huge, it could amount to 10, 12, 15% of your home's value in terms of marketing," Airey adds.
Schoharie Economic Enterprise Corp., which has worked with the county to bring high-speed internet to rural communities, says the grant "underscores the county's commitment to fostering a thriving digital ecosystem where opportunities are accessible to all."
The county is expected to know by
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