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Monroe County Launches $4.2M Affordable Internet Initiative

9/23/2025

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Monroe County, NY launched a $4.2 million plan to provide affordable high-speed internet to low-income households.
Eligible households get two months free, then $30/month, with free installation and routers by Community Broadband Networks (CBN).
Eligibility includes low-income residents, SNAP recipients, and families with children in specific programs.
Funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, it targets underserved Rochester neighborhoods.

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Story summary

Monroe County, NY launched a $4.2 million plan to provide affordable high-speed internet to low-income households.
Eligible households get two months free, then $30/month, with free installation and routers by Community Broadband Networks (CBN).
Eligibility includes low-income residents, SNAP recipients, and families with children in specific programs.
Funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, it targets underserved Rochester neighborhoods.