 Pittsfield Council Approves Two New Fiber Internet ProvidersThe City Council has OK'd fiber-optic networks for Gateway Fiber and Archtop Fiber, bringing more options to the city for internet.  Pittsfield Council Continues Fiber Network HearingThe City Council continued a fiber-optic company's request to build a network in the city's right-of-way after a "confusing" permitting process and complaints from residents. Pittsfield Will See a New Internet ProviderAccessPlus Fiber plans to expand into the city, providing residents, businesses, and schools with another option for internet service. Three Berkshire Towns Get Internet GrantsNine municipalities, including three in the Berkshires, are sharing $555,747 in grant funding to improve internet accessibility for residents. Berkshire County Public Housing Benefits From Internet Access GrantsHousing units in Williamstown, Pittsfield, Great Barrington, Sheffield, Stockbridge and Housatonic will all benefit from the grant.  Gateway Fiber Begins Expansion to PittsfieldResidents will have more competition for internet service with a new provider coming to the city. AccessPlus Awarded Grant to Bring Fiber to Affordable Housing UnitsInternet provider AccessPlus was recently awarded the Massachusetts Broadband Institute Retrofit program grant.  Berkshire DA, Kids' Place Launch Internet Safety ProgrammingThe Berkshire District Attorney's Office wants to break the silence about virtual child abuse that predators thrive on. Berkshire County Sees Over $300K for Digital EquityThe Massachusetts Technology Collaborative's Massachusetts Broadband Institute announced $1.33 million to communities as part of its new Municipal Digital Equity Implementation Program.  Pittsfield Gets 100K For Digital EquityOn Tuesday, the City Council accepted a $99,972 Digital Equity Implementation Grant from the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative. NAHA Chosen for Apartment Wi-Fi ProgramThis initiative aims to enhance digital equity and connectivity for residents, ensuring that everyone has equal access to high-quality internet services. |
