Last Mile

The Project

Working with our existing cable service providers, St. Mary's County has identified addresses that do not have access to wired broadband and is working to improve access as funding opportunities allow. Staff and vendors have recently completed a countywide review of Franchise Agreement compliance by confirming addresses located within 300 feet of the existing cable plant are identified and properly documented as serviceable. A "serviceable address" means wired broadband service can be activated at the address by contacting the cable company and establishing a service account.

Unfortunately, we cannot provide dates for construction for individual homes or roads - register here to receive automatic email updates for your location as projects progress.

As eligible participants of the Last Mile Grant are identified, the county will initiate the Last Mile Grant Process.

Funding History

August 23, 2022 the Commissioners of St. Mary's County approved an additional $3,500,000 of FY-2023 American Rescue Plan Funds to expand wired broadband connectivity to unserved Last Mile addresses as detailed in the Improving Broadband Access in St. Mary’s County Plan of Action. To see if you are eligible for this program access our Broadband Availability Check webpage and register your contact information in our system.

May 20, 2022 St. Mary's County Public Schools (SMCPS) submitted an application for the Maryland Emergency Education Relief (MEER) Grant through the Maryland Office of Statewide Broadband. On June 28, 2022 the Maryland Office of Statewide Broadband notified St. Mary's County Public Schools of Notice of Award in the amount of $339,391.86. This project must be completed by September 15, 2022.

On March 29, 2022 the Commissioners of St. Mary's County approved an additional $1,500,000 of FY-2023 American Rescue Plan Funds to expand wired broadband connectivity to unserved Last Mile addresses as detailed in the Improving Broadband Access in St. Mary’s County Plan of Action.

On July 27, 2021 the Commissioners of St. Mary's County authorized $900,000 of American Rescue Plan Funds. August 23, 2022 update - the Commissioners of St. Mary's County approved a realignment of an additional $323,764.58 of 2022 American Rescue Plan Funds to expand wired broadband connectivity to unserved Last Mile addresses.