Expanded broadband essential to small business community
"Without broadband, without fast, reliable and affordable internet, a small business can’t compete, and a community can’t hope to attract new jobs."
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Over half of Alabamians now live in just eight counties
Alabama's 20 smallest counties have all lost population since 2010, according to population estimates.
Senate passes Marsh’s broadband bill
Senate Bill 215 would set up an authority that would have the power to issue contracts to companies to carry broadband.
House passes bill allowing smart cell technology
The telecommunications bill will allow smart cell phone towers to be mounted on existing utility poles.
State Sen. Del Marsh’s gambling bills clear Senate committee
SB214 would create a state lottery and allow casino gambling including electronic slot machines at a limited number of sites.
National Grange praises Congress for broadband funding
"Congress has recognized the plight of rural Americans and the digital divide that separates them from the rest of the country."
Broadband expansion coming to North Alabama
The first customers could be online by early 2021.
C Spire acquires Harbor Communications, plans broadband expansion in Baldwin County
The Mississippi-based broadband company announced its third acquisition in Alabama.
Aderholt introduces broadband-focused EXPAND Act
The COVID-19 pandemic has showcased the critical need for efficient and reliable rural broadband, Aderholt said.
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"The need for a comprehensive statewide plan to provide high-speed, fiber-fed broadband internet connectivity to every Alabamian has never been more evident."