Staff reports 8:14 a.m.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 8:14 am

TCONCORD - The State of New Hampshire recently secured more than $18 million in federal funding to advance its broadband expansion program and connect more Granite Staters to reliable, high-speed internet.

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration announced it would allocate $18.6 million in Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment funding to the Granite State.

"New Hampshire is proud to be #1 in the nation for internet connectivity, and this new federal funding we have secured will help us reach our goal of delivering reliable broadband access to everyone in our state," said Governor Kelly Ayotte. "Expanding broadband will help keep our communities safe, grow our economy, improve access to health care in our rural communities, and more. I thank the Department of Commerce for helping us continue to get more Granite Staters connected."

New Hampshire was recently named the top state in the country for home internet connectivity. Officia.ls say this critical investment will help accelerate deployment of high-speed internet access to unserved and underserved locations, expanding economic opportunity, supporting business growth, and enhancing quality of life in rural communities and across New Hampshire.

"Communications are key to providing life safety information to residents and visitors before, during and after events," said Robert Buxton, director of the Department of Safety's Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. "This funding is a critical investment in public safety and will allow for better response when an emergency arises."