Originally posted on Data Center POST
In an important move towards narrowing the digital divide, South Valley Internet Incorporated (SVI) and LCB Communications have secured significant funding from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). This ambitious initiative, which amounts to over $30 million, aims to extend high-speed internet access to over 1,300 underserved households across Central California.
Bringing High-Speed Internet to Central California
Announced on July 23, 2024, SVI, a pioneering local internet provider with more than 30 years of service in Morgan Hill, San Martin, and Gilroy, CA, alongside LCB Communications, a licensed CLEC operator, are set to embark on two critical projects funded by the CPUC:
- The Southside Road Project in Hollister, CA
- Grant Amount: $1.7 million from the California Advanced Services Fund (CASF) Line Extension Program.
- Scope: This project will deliver Fiber to the Home (FTTH) services, providing symmetrical internet speeds of 1 Gbps to 194 households. The initiative will impact 740 residents, including 130 school-aged children.
- Beneficiaries: The project will notably benefit low-income communities, including The Hollister Migrant Housing Center, The San Benito County Farm Bureau, and The Community Services Development Corporation Southside Mobile Park. Residents will enjoy free broadband services for at least five years
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