The new york public library will pilot a one-year project to implement a private wireless broadband network utilizing citizens broadband radio service (cbrs) spectrum access and technology in order to…

The New York Public Library was awarded a $249,999 project grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the National Leadership Grants program to pilot a one-year private wireless broadband network utilizing Citizens Broadband Radio Service spectrum. The library will test and evaluate deploying a private CBRS-based broadband network to deliver reliable 4G internet services to targeted neighborhoods in New York City. Through this project, the library seeks to determine the feasibility of employing this type of private network on a larger scale to strengthen broadband access for urban users. The grant will support the library's pilot from September 2021 through September 2022.

The new york public library will pilot a one-year project to implement a private wireless broadband network utilizing citizens broadband radio service (cbrs) spectrum access and technology in order to provide free high-speed internet access to targeted neighborhoods in new york city. Through this project, nypl will test and evaluate the feasibility of employing a private cbrs-based broadband network to deliver strong, consistent, and reliable 4G broadband internet services to targeted users in predominantly urban environments.