Connecting Alabama’s workforce: a defining moment for broadband expansion
Alabama has taken a major step forward—not just in expanding infrastructure, but in strengthening the foundation of our workforce.
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The Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program faces the difficult task of bridging the gap between federal authorization and daily clinical operations.
Alabama Digital Expansion Authority receives broadband updates from internet providers
ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell warned that Alabama risks losing over $400 million in federal funds if broadband projects are not completed on time.
January 19, 2026
Black Belt lags behind Alabama’s broadband expansion success
The Ivey administration invested $2.5 billion in expansion funds since 2018, but persistent coverage gaps remain, especially in rural areas.
Tombigbee Electric CEO celebrates completion of fiber network in Northwest Alabama
After nine years, the ambitious project brought high-speed internet to over 100,000 rural residents across eight counties.
ADECA submits Alabama’s final BEAD broadband proposal to feds for approval
The proposal outlined plans to extend high-speed internet to over 101,000 locations, saving taxpayers more than $800 million.
October 3, 2025
Alabama seeks public comment on broadband expansion plan
Alabama officials secured over $800 million in savings, with a plan to deliver internet to more than 101,090 locations.
September 11, 2025
Alabama teen honored with Connected Nation’s 2025 Student Broadband Hero Award
The national nonprofit has only given out four national awards in its 24 years of service. This is the first given to a student.
April 25, 2025
ADEA receives updates from ISPs on progress of broadband projects
The Alabama Digital Expansion Authority on Tuesday held a meeting to hear from internet service providers who have received grants.
March 7, 2025
Alabama Fiber Network completes middle mile grant
This phase of the network nearly fulfills the $82.5M middle-mile grant from the state’s allocation of ARPA funds.
February 11, 2025