Establishes the regional broadband expansion and access program to improve broadband access in New York.

The bill enacts the regional broadband expansion and access program act, aiming to enhance broadband access across New York. It allows localities to form regional consortia to design plans guaranteeing broadband coverage. These consortia can contract with Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to tailor plans for their regions. State funding, using existing or new state and federal funds, supports these plans for purposes like installing broadband infrastructure, establishing temporary access programs, and expanding 5G wireless.

Establishes the regional broadband expansion and access program to improve broadband access in New York.

The bill enacts the regional broadband expansion and access program act, aiming to enhance broadband access across New York. It allows localities to form regional consortia to design plans guaranteeing broadband coverage. These consortia can contract with Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to tailor plans for their regions. State funding, using existing or new state and federal funds, supports these plans for purposes like installing broadband infrastructure, establishing temporary access programs, and expanding 5G wireless.