Six More States Announce Broadband Expansion Projects
As broadband stimulus funds continue to make their way to all 50 states, we’ve been bringing you a closer look at some of those public-private partnerships getting underway. Here are some of the most recent broadband expansion projects being announced:
California: The state has received a $46.6 million dollar grant to expand broadband access in the San Joaquin Valley. The project will deploy 1,371 miles of fiber, bringing broadband access to 1.5 million homes and 1.6 million businesses. "I am pleased to see these funds being directed to the San Joaquin Valley," said Rep. Dennis Cardoza. "Improving our broadband infrastructure will not only provide a better future for the next generation but ensures we remain economically competitive. This investment in our businesses and our students will serve us well in the coming years." Read more about the project here.
Florida: The Florida Rural Broadband Alliance has been awarded $24 million to expand broadband access across eight rural counties. "We are going to change the way economic development is done in rural communities forever," said Rick Marcum, executive director of Opportunity Florida. Read more about the project here.
Indiana: The Tri-County Telephone Company has been awarded $593,273 in federal funds, along with $200,000 in matching private funds, to expand rural broadband access. Read more about the project here.
Missouri: A $1 million grant has been awarded to Finally Broadband, a company who will use the funds to expand rural broadband access across several counties. “Providing broadband access to rural communities will not only enhance farmers and ranchers' ability to market goods and enhance production,” said Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack in a release. “It will help residents in rural communities obtain needed medical care, gain access to higher education, and benefit from resulting economic activity and job growth.” Read more about the project here.
North Carolina: Local non-profit ERC has been awarded $15 million for a rural broadband expansion project that will build 100 miles of fiber lines across five western state counties. Read more about the project here.
Ohio: Com Net Inc. has been awarded $30 million to undertake a broadband expansion project that will bring high-speed Internet access to 28 western Ohio companies next year. Read more about the project here.



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