The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) will hold virtual public statement hearings on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, to solicit input and comments regarding the annual Broadband Connectivity Study and Map.
New York's Comprehensive Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021 directed the Commission to prepare an annual study on the availability, reliability, and cost of high-speed broadband service in New York State. The Commission released its first interactive broadband map and report in June 2022 and subsequent reports in June 2023 and September 2024.
In preparation for the 2025 map and report, the Commission invites public comment regarding the availability, affordability, and adoption of residential and commercial broadband internet access across New York State. The purpose of the study is to ensure that all New Yorkers have the necessary access to affordable broadband service.
Topics for public comment include but are not limited to: locations where broadband service with at least 25 megabits per second (Mbps) downstream and 1 Mbps upstream is not available; locations that provide an internet download speed greater than 25 Mbps but less than 100 Mbps downstream; barriers to access of services such as high costs; locations where there is only one broadband internet service provider and reasons why individuals and businesses do not subscribe to broadband internet where it is available.
Virtual Public Statement Hearings
To comment at a hearing: If you wish to comment at the hearing, you must register by 4:30 p.m. on March 24, 2025. Use the links above to register electronically. To register by phone, call 800-342-3330 and follow the prompts.
To listen to a hearing: Any person may listen to a hearing even if not providing a comment. Details regarding how to access the public hearings and submit comments are available in the Notice of Public Statement Hearing.
Information about the petition can be found at www.dps.ny.gov or use the following link.
We encourage you and your constituents to join us at the hearing and provide comments.
Richard Berkley
Consumer Advocate and Director
Office of Consumer Services