SCRANTON, Pa. — The City of Scranton and Verizon are working to bring universal internet access to residents.
The project has already begun in sections of the city.
The company says millions of Americans lack access to internet service, with many unable to afford it.
As part of the deal with Scranton, Verizon must offer a low-cost program to low-income households.
"We want to make sure that we're promoting digitally inclusive communities and that was something that the city of Scranton was looking for. And for us, of course, that means that we can have a broader customer base as well. But most importantly, it's about literally bridging that digital divide, making sure that these communities have access to broadband that just didn't have it before the end of." said Eric Reed, Verizon Communications.
Verizon's internet network will be installed in Scranton over the next three years.