ADEA discusses ongoing broadband expansion efforts in quarterly meeting
ADECA is awarding and distributing hundreds of millions in state and federal funds to expand internet access in Alabama.
Alabama Broadband Accessibility Fund
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.
March 6, 2023
Governor participates in ceremonial groundbreaking for broadband projects
ADECA awarded these grants in the latest round of Broadband Accessibility Act Funding in August 2022.
January 13, 2023
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See recent postsRural broadband expansion requires continued focus
In order to keep Alabama economically stable, rural broadband expansion must remain a high priority.
Governor awards nearly $1.3 million for broadband
Governor Kay Ivey has awarded almost $1.3 million to expand broadband services in two regions of the state.
June 11, 2021
Governor awards nearly $17 million to provide broadband services to Alabama communities
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $17 million to help provide broadband services.
May 10, 2021
Houses passes bill to expand broadband access in the state
The legislation would set up a plan for broadband expansion in the state of Alabama.
Seven counties get grants to expand internet access
Seven internet providers will receive $2.9 million in grants between them to extend broadband services in seven Alabama communities, Gov. Kay Ivey’s office announced on Thursday. The grants were awarded through the Alabama Accessibility Fund that was created to extend service to homes, businesses and “community anchors” in unserved or underserved areas of the state. … Continued
Governor awards $9.5 million in grants to expand internet access
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded 20 grants totaling more than $9.5 million to provide high-speed internet access to numerous communities throughout Alabama. The grants, part of the Alabama Broadband Accessibility Fund, were awarded to nine broadband providers to fund multiple projects in their coverage areas. “Availability of high-speed internet has always been vital, but the … Continued
March 31, 2020
Cable provider wants more access to broadband as schools stay closed, go to E-learning
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced that Alabama’s K-12 schools will remain closed for the rest of the 2019-2020 school year. “Beginning at the start of school on April 6, 2020, all public K-12 schools shall implement a plan to complete the 2019-2020 school year using alternate methods of instruction as established by the State Superintendent … Continued