New Hampshire Leads the Way in Expanding High-Speed Internet Access
New Hampshire was among the first states to receive approval for its broadband expansion initiative under the American Rescue Plan Act’s (ARPA) Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund. The Department of Business and Economic Affairs (BEA) created the Office of Broadband Initiatives to design and implement strategies to deliver high-speed internet to thousands of underserved and unserved areas across the state.
Tens of thousands of homes and businesses in New Hampshire are on track to benefit from this extensive broadband expansion—powered by ARPA funding and the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program, part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). Combined, these investments represent more than $318 million in funding to connect communities across the Granite State.
Strengthening New Hampshire’s Economy Through Broadband
Broadband plays a crucial role in supporting New Hampshire’s economic growth. In collaboration with municipalities, communications districts, and internet service providers, BEA is leveraging this historic investment to expand broadband access to thousands of homes and businesses. These efforts aim to ensure reliable, high-speed internet is available to support education, healthcare, remote work, and small businesses statewide.
To explore how broadband has expanded over time, you can view historical broadband expansion maps here.
For more information about broadband efforts in New Hampshire, contact broadband@livefree.nh.gov.