Statement From Governor Hassan on Launch of North Country Cell Service Initiative

Statement

Following today's launch in Whitefield of the North Country Cell Service Initiative, Governor Maggie Hassan issued the following statement:

"A modern, strong telecommunications infrastructure is critical to the economic prosperity of our businesses, to the safety of our people and to the high quality of life that we are known for in the Granite State. Through this innovative public-private partnership, we are providing a strategic connection that will extend service in unserved and underserved areas of Coos County, encouraging business development and enhancing emergency communications. I was proud to support the Northern Border Regional Commission grant for this initiative, and I look forward to continuing to work with our partners from the public and private sector to extend cellular and broadband technology to every business, home and community in our state in order to help ensure that all Granite Staters are able to share in our prosperity and growth."

In September 2014, Governor Hassan sent a letter to the Northern Border Regional Commission in support of a project to extend cell and broadband service to unserved areas in Coos County. After Governor Hassan and Senator Shaheen announced last year's Northern Border Regional Commission grants, the proposed project became what was today launched as the North Country Cell Service Initiative.

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