Oklahoma to return $225 million in broadband expansion funds, raising concern over rural internet access

Oklahoma to return $225 million in broadband expansion funds, raising concern over rural internet access

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Oklahoma plans to return $225 million in federal broadband funds after shifting to lower-cost wireless solutions under a new federal directive, a move officials say will cut costs while critics warn it will leave many rural residents with inferior service and send Oklahoma tax dollars to other states. The Oklahoma Broadband Office says it can expand internet service using cheaper wireless options and doesn’t need all of th…

Oklahoma to return $225 million in federal broadband funds

Officials in Oklahoma said they planned to return $225 million in federal broadband funds that were approved to the state by Congress. The Oklahoma Broadband Office said it can expand internet service across the state using cheaper wireless options and that it does not need the money.  “It used to be considered to have high-speed... The post Oklahoma to return $225 million in federal broadband funds appeared first on Daily Truth Report • DailyTr…