“We want to thank the City, MOCTO, and NYCEDC for working with us on this important milestone of making high-speed broadband service more accessible to public housing residents across New York City.” “The Authority is committed to expanding the quality of internet service options available to our residents by leveraging emerging technologies and identifying innovative partnership opportunities,” said NYCHA Chair & CEO Greg Russ. We're thrilled the City has reached a milestone to close the digital divide, which for too long has had a disproportionate impact in communities that need it the most.” "Through this Master Plan, five vendors will provide access to affordable, high-speed internet options for 30,000 NYCHA residents. "New York City is closer to achieving its goal of becoming a fairer and equitable city with launching the Internet Master Plan for Universal Broadband," said NYCEDC Acting President Rachel Loeb. In addition, broadband creates opportunities to strengthen bonds with family, friends, and community,” said New York City Chief Technology Officer John Paul Farmer. “Building on this notable progress, the City will continue to facilitate partnerships with internet service providers that share the goal of affordable, high-speed internet for all New Yorkers.” The Internet Master Plan is changing lives for the better by making education, opportunity, and healthcare more accessible. Now, 30,000 more NYCHA residents are gaining affordable broadband options through the City’s bold and innovative approach. “We have witnessed how transformational internet connectivity can be to the lives of New Yorkers. The Internet Master Plan is our boldest investment in universal broadband to date, and I'm thrilled we've partnered with these providers to speed up access to this vital resource for 30,000 NYCHA residents." "For too long, the digital divide has prevented many New Yorkers-including families, students, and seniors-from accessing the Internet where they live. "A 21st century recovery for all of us means increasing access to critical infrastructure like broadband," said Deputy Mayor Vicki Been. I'm thrilled these partnerships will bring high-speed connectivity to 30,000 NYCHA residents as we implement our nation-leading Internet Master Plan." "The Internet connects millions of New Yorkers to work, education, healthcare, family and more. "Affordable broadband is critical for 21st century life," said Deputy Mayor for Operations Laura Anglin. "This historic investment will open the door for industry leaders to deliver innovative technology solutions that end the digital divide and ensure a fair recovery for all." "The COVID-19 pandemic has shifted the way we work, learn and connect to resources, and universal broadband access is essential for communities of color that were hardest-hit by COVID-19 to build back stronger," said First Lady Chirlane McCray. “By investing in broadband infrastructure, we drive forward a recovery for all of us-both by delivering much needed resources to NYCHA families and making significant progress on our commitment to close the city’s digital divide.” “In this day and age, high-quality internet service is a necessity, not a luxury,” said Mayor Bill de Blasio. This effort is part of the Mayor's commitment to extend broadband to New Yorkers in the hardest-hit communities identified by the Taskforce on Racial Inclusion and Equity. Three developments selected through this process will receive free WiFi on public grounds, while the remaining 10 developments will be wired for affordable in-unit internet access.
Flume free key license#
The five vendors with executed license agreements - Starry, Sky Packets, Silicon Harlem, Flume, and NYC Mesh - are finalists selected from the City’s Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) issued in partnership with the NYC Economic Development Corporation (EDC) in June 2020. NYCHA is currently in the process of finalizing an agreement with a sixth internet service provider.
As part of New York City’s implementation of the Internet Master Plan for Universal Broadband, the City has executed license agreements with five internet service providers to offer high-speed internet access for up to 30,000 residents in 13 NYCHA developments.
NEW YORK-Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced a major milestone in the City’s effort to bring new internet connectivity options to residents of the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) and to create a shift in the local broadband market. Five vendors have signed agreements to offer high-speed internet access for up to 30,000 residents in 13 NYCHA developments, a major milestone in the City’s implementation of the Internet Master Plan for Universal Broadband
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