Rhode Island Initiates CPF Request for Proposal
The money will connect an estimated 6,700 locations in the state with high-speed internet.

The money will connect an estimated 6,700 locations in the state with high-speed internet.
July 15, 2024 – ConnectRI issued a request for proposal for state broadband investments of $25 million to improve service to an estimated 6,7000 locations across Rhode Island on July 2.
This initiative is the first of three phases as part of the larger effort by ConnectRI to support all unserved and underserved addresses in the state. The money comes from the Capital Projects Fund and is intended to improve speed, resilience and affordability of the networks. Two additional RFPs will be released in the coming months to connect all remaining locations.
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