Gov. Kay Ivey awards $24.7 million in grants to expand broadband

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced that she has awarded $24.7 million in grants to expand broadband services throughout Alabama.

The money was divided into nine grants and was awarded to broadband providers across the state to support projects in unserved or underserved areas of Alabama. The completed projects will enable nearly 20,000 households, businesses, and community anchors to access high-speed internet.

“Broadband continues to be a top priority of my administration, and as we continue to move into these next four years, we’re taking our broadband journey with us,” said Gov Ivey in a statement. “The projects underway reach across the state and will allow better access to opportunities in education, health care, business, and other normalcies of life. Broadband is vital infrastructure, and our map continues to light up. I am pleased to support these transformative projects as we work toward achieving high-speed…