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Ivey announces $82 million “middle mile” broadband expansion

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Nearly 3,000 miles of existing and new fiber infrastructure will be connected over the next three years thanks to an $82.45 million grant. The grant is part of the $276 million commitment the Alabama Legislature made to broadband expansion out of the state's ARPA funding. The state goal is to supply broadband to every home and business in the state by 2032.

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Alabama Political Reporter

Ivey announces $82 million “middle mile” broadband expansion

Nearly 3,000 miles of existing and new fiber infrastructure will be connected over the next three years thanks to an $82.45 million grant announced by Gov. Kay Ivey and other state leaders Tuesday.The grant is part of the $276 million commitment the Alabama Legislature made to broadband expansion out of the state’s ARPA funding.Ivey and others announced the grant at Central Alabama Electric Cooperative near Prattville Tuesday, one of eight elect…

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Alabama Today

Kay Ivey awards $82.45 million in broadband grants to Middle-Mile project

On Tuesday, Gov. Kay Iveyawarded an $82.45 million grant to help make statewide broadband service availability more attainable for more people across Alabama. Ivey made the announcement at the Central Alabama Electric Cooperativeheadquarters building just North of Prattville.“Achieving full broadband coverage is a journey, not a short trip, and today is an important step toward completing that journey,” Gov. Ivey stated. “The Alabama Middle-Mile…

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