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

Opinion

Rural broadband expansion requires continued focus

In order to keep Alabama economically stable, rural broadband expansion must remain a high priority.

Randall Shedd

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December 2, 2021

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.

Brandon Moseley

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April 26, 2021

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

Micah Danney

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July 17, 2020

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

Brandon Moseley

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March 27, 2020