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Alabama Broadband Accessibility Fund

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.
December 18, 2024

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
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
March 27, 2020