MdBC & Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC): Advancing Western Maryland Connectivity

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Overview In 2018, Maryland Broadband Cooperative (MdBC), in partnership with the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), the Maryland Department of Commerce, and the Tri-County Council for Western Maryland, embarked on a transformative infrastructure effort to extend and activate dormant fiber assets in Allegany and Garrett Counties. With a total investment of $484,000, the project closed critical…

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THINKBIG NETWORKS & CHARLES COUNTY EXPANSION

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Overview In partnership with ThinkBig Networks, Maryland Broadband Cooperative (MdBC) hasplayed a pivotal role in expanding broadband access throughout Charles County, Maryland. This initiative builds on a long history of strategic collaborations across state, local, and private sector partners to tackle persistent connectivity challenges in Southern Maryland—especially in hard-to-reach areas like Nanjemoy. By leveraging MdBC’s…

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