Digital Connectivity

Today’s economy depends on a robust digital infrastructure. How is the WCA pioneering an effort to make gigabit-plus-speed connectivity the new standard across Westchester?

Advancing the Innovation Economy

While high-speed broadband seems ubiquitous, it’s not the case. Super high-speed broadband is the essential foundation to advance innovation and smart growth in our region including: advancing telemedicine, supporting a growing remote workforce, creating more “connected” cities for municipal efficiencies and tax-payer savings, and enhancing our education system.

Leading the Charge

WCA is coordinating a region-wide effort to create a new model that will give Westchester an edge, by streamlining broadband deployment and upgrades and encouraging investment from both wired and wireless providers.

Closing the Digital Divide

Lack of access to affordable and reliable internet puts our students and workforce at a competitive disadvantage. In partnership with local schools and libraries, as well as the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and banking institutions, WCA is facilitating projects to meet the needs of our underserved communities.

10% Cost Reduction

Communities with gigabit-speed broadband enjoy a 10% reduction in cost to deliver municipal services.

SOURCE: CITY OF CHATTANOOGA

$11 Billion in New Development

Since launching gigabit-speed broadband in 2011, Chattanooga's once-dormant downtown has attracted $11 billion of new development projects and a $1 billion Volkswagen mega-factory

SOURCE: CITY OF CHATTANOOGA

200 Times Faster

Gigabit broadband is over 200 times faster than today's "high-speed" internet. Get ready for video conferencing with zero pixelation and zero hesitation or delay with gigabit.

SOURCE: BROADBAND COMMUNITIES, NOV/DEC 2016

15,000 New Jobs

Each $1 million in gigabit investment creates 20 jobs, potentially creating 15,000 new jobs in Westchester

SOURCE: BROADBAND COMMUNITIES

8% Increase in Property Value

Properties with high-speed broadband see an 8% increase in property value.

SOURCE: BROADBAND COMMUNITIES, NOV/DEC 2016

Widespread Viability of Telehealth

83% of healthcare executives report a likelihood to invest in Telehealth

SOURCE: SOURCE: REACH HEALTH, APRIL 2017