Rural Digital Opportunity Fund
Kinetic Completes $8.2M Broadband Project in Poyen Area
The project is part of Kinetic’s multi-year $2 billion plan to provide internet to areas that have historically been underserved. read more >
State Launches Campaign to Expand Internet Access For All Using $1B Grant
With over $1B from the BEAD program, Arkansas stands to build out internet infrastructure in rural areas and finally close the state’s digital divide. read more >
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Broadband Grant Formula Raises Concerns
A new proposed new state funding formula would route broadband grants only to internet service providers that can cover 25% of the upfront costs, possibly leaving out smaller providers. read more >
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Windstream Awarded $523M For Broadband Projects in 18 States
The company plans to use the funds to deliver 1-gigabit-per-second broadband to some of its most rural customers. read more >
Bridging Arkansas’ Digital Divide (John Fletcher Commentary)
The Rural Digital Opportunity Fund could represent the best chance over the next decade to narrow the digital divide for many rural communities. While much work remains to finalize the fund, the FCC’s proposal outlines a framework that will likely define federal broadband policy for rural America over the next decade. read more >
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