SHERBURNE — Congresswoman Claudia Tenney of the 22nd District visited the Town of Sherburne Thursday to discuss the necessity of reliable high speed broadband access for residents of upstate New York.

She met with Sherburne Mayor Bill Acee, as well as other local elected officials, educators, and small business owners, to address the need for internet access and her ideas to improve access in the area.


According to her office, Tenney has a three step plan focusing on "unleashing" the private sector, fostering competition between providers, and boosting the workforce needed to create and run 5G networks in underserved communities.

"Having access to fast, reliable, and affordable internet is critically important to the success of our region. It impacts just about every aspect of our lives, and for too long New Yorkers have not had the access they need at costs they can afford. This needs to change," said Tenney.

A statement provided by Tenney's office acknowledged the need for accessible and affordable broadband brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. It states that remote learning and working, as well as many healthcare providers switching to telehealth services, has made the need for reliable internet more important now than ever.