Opinion Opinion | Infrastructure is critical to almost every aspect of daily life As Gov. Ivey often says, broadband expansion is a journey and not a short trip. Kenneth BoswellMarch 29, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Broadband expansion During the recent special session, we allocated $260 million in ARPA dollars to help the state continue building its broadband infrastructure. Clay ScofieldMarch 24, 2023
Infrastructure Governor awards $24.7 million in grants for broadband The nine grants, totaling $24.72 million, were awarded to broadband providers across the state to support projects in unserved or underserved areas. StaffMarch 6, 2023
Infrastructure Sewell announces $18.4 million to expand broadband at Alabama HBCUs The $18.4 million in funding will expand access to high-speed internet at HBCUs and Minority Serving Institutions in Alabama. StaffMarch 1, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Alabama making strides in broadband expansion Alabama is serving as an example of how to do it the right way. Steve FlowersFebruary 8, 2023
Infrastructure U.S. Treasury approves $191.9M for last-mile broadband expansion in Alabama The state estimates the new infrastructure will connect 55,000 households and businesses to high-speed internet access. Jacob HolmesJanuary 27, 2023
Local news Birmingham announces an internet subsidy program The Affordable Connectivity Program provides eligible households with $30 per month toward high-speed home internet service. StaffNovember 16, 2022
Infrastructure Governor awards $26.6 million for broadband to Alabama communities The expanded broadband service will provide the capability to serve nearly 15,000 additional households, businesses and public facilities. StaffAugust 29, 2022
Infrastructure Broadband expansion to reach “every Alabama address” within six years The FCC is mandating 100 percent coverage of internet with download speeds of at least 25 megabits per second. Jacob HolmesAugust 25, 2022
Infrastructure Governor Ivey transfers funds for broadband expansion ADECA will deploy the funds in the coming months through grant programs to help expand access to high-speed internet service. StaffMarch 24, 2022