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Second phase of Otis' fiber-optic network buildout slated for July 9 start
Thursday, June 21, 2018The Town of Otis has made progress on its municipal broadband network, which has been supported by the Commonwealth's Last Mile program.
Read MoreStatement on Mass. SJC's Decision in "G4S Technology LLC vs. Massachusetts Technology Park Corporation" Case
Thursday, June 14, 2018Statement from Phil Holahan, MassTech's General Counsel, regarding the recent decision from the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court on a case related to MassTech's broadband work.
Read MoreLt. Governor Cuts Ribbon on New Broadband Network in Otis
Friday, May 4, 2018Last week, Lt. Governor Karyn Polito joined town officials from Otis, Mass., and the Berkshires to cut the ribbon on the new hut that will act as the network hub for the new municipal broadband network in Otis, Mass.
Read MoreBerkshire Eagle Highlights New MassBroadband 123 Connection in Great Barrington
Sunday, April 29, 2018The Berkshire Eagle Highlights New MassBroadband 123 Connection in Great Barrington
Read MoreMBI Publishes Proposals To Close Broadband Gaps Under ‘Flexible Grant Program’
Tuesday, January 23, 2018WESTBOROUGH – The Massachusetts Broadband Institute at MassTech (MBI) has published the responses sent in by broadband network providers to the MBI’s solicitation for proposals, called the Flexible Grant Program (FGP), to identify potential broadband solutions for unserved municipalities in the MBI’s Last Mile footprint. Initially launched by the MBI on October 5th, the goal of the FGP is to provide grant funding to capable communications network companies willing to design, build, own, operate and maintain a broadband network which meets or exceeds the current FCC broadband benchmark of 25 Megabits per second (Mbps) download or 3 Mbps upload.
Read MoreCommonwealth, Charter Agree to Deliver Broadband Coverage to Five Unserved Towns
Wednesday, July 12, 2017WESTBOROUGH - The Massachusetts Broadband Institute at MassTech (MBI) and Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) have reached agreement on a contract to deliver broadband internet service to five unserved towns in Massachusetts, eventually providing high-speed connectivity to more than 3,600 homes and businesses.
Read MoreMBI & Comcast Sign Agreement to Provide Broadband to Montgomery
Thursday, June 22, 2017WESTBOROUGH – The Massachusetts Broadband Institute at MassTech (MBI) signed a grant agreement with Comcast of Massachusetts to design, build, own, and operate a Last Mile broadband network in the Town of Montgomery, the first award made under the MBI’s Private Sector Request for Proposals. Under the terms of the agreement, the MBI will provide an award of up to $805,800 to Comcast to construct the network, which will deliver connectivity to a minimum of 96 percent of residences in Montgomery all at no cost to the town.
Read MoreBaker-Polito Administration Highlights Impact of Investments in ‘Last Mile’ Broadband Connectivity
Tuesday, May 16, 2017WEST STOCKBRIDGE - As part of Small Business Month, Governor Charlie Baker and Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito today joined Berkshire County leaders to tour downtown small businesses that are benefiting from upgrades made by Charter Communications and the Massachusetts Broadband Institute’s (MBI) Last Mile Infrastructure Grant Program. West Stockbridge, Hinsdale, and Lanesbrough did not have access to any broadband services until receiving a 2016 grant through the Last Mile program. The program and investments in broadband infrastructure for towns unserved by high-speed internet are improving channels for businesses to connect with customers and providing digital and educational tools to residents and students.
Read MoreComcast Proposal to Close Last Mile Coverage Gaps in Four Unserved Towns Approved by MBI & Baker-Polito Administration
Monday, March 27, 2017WESTBOROUGH – The Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI) has officially qualified the proposal submitted by Comcast to provide Last Mile broadband solutions to four unserved towns in Western and Central Massachusetts, including Goshen, Montgomery, Princeton, and Shutesbury. Comcast submitted the proposal to wire the four unserved towns in response to the MBI’s recent RFP for Last Mile Grants to Provide Broadband Service to Unserved Towns in Western Massachusetts.
Read MoreMBI and Baker-Polito Administration Approve Proposal by Charter Communications to Close Last Mile Coverage Gaps in Six Towns
Wednesday, March 8, 2017WESTBOROUGH - The Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI) has officially qualified the proposal recently submitted by Charter Communications, to provide Last Mile broadband solutions to the towns of Egremont, Hancock, Monterey, New Salem, Princeton, and Shutesbury. Charter proposed wiring the six unserved towns, in response to the MBI’s recent RFP for Last Mile Grants to Provide Broadband Service to Unserved Towns in Western Massachusetts. The MBI has agreed, following negotiations with Charter to determine the firm’s best and final offer, to cover 100 percent of the public cost outlined in Charter’s proposal.
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