Fiber Projects Capture Most of $18.2 Million California Broadband Investment
Four projects led by Plumas-Sierra Telecom awarded $14.7 million of approved funding
June 12, 2026 – California’s utility regulator approved more than $18.2 million in broadband funding Thursday.
Most of the money was directed toward fiber deployments in rural Northern California. The California Public Utilities Commission approved nearly $14.7 million for fiber-to-the home projects, $3.4 million for regional broadband planning efforts, and roughly $200,000 to expand access to technology, devices, and digital literacy training.
