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Governor Moore's Historic Visit Boosts Smith Island Connectivity

9/25/2025

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Governor Wes Moore visited Smith Island, the first visit by a sitting Maryland governor since 1999.
The Office of Statewide Broadband connected 43,862 households, reaching 113,164 Marylanders with reliable internet.
Verizon launched a new high-speed service on Smith Island, supporting Moore's 2030 universal internet goal.
The visit also included discussions on a proposed $100 million mixed-use development in Crisfield.

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Governor Wes Moore visited Smith Island, the first visit by a sitting Maryland governor since 1999.
The Office of Statewide Broadband connected 43,862 households, reaching 113,164 Marylanders with reliable internet.
Verizon launched a new high-speed service on Smith Island, supporting Moore's 2030 universal internet goal.
The visit also included discussions on a proposed $100 million mixed-use development in Crisfield.