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.
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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.
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
Gov. Ivey announces $53.5 million grant for expanding broadband
Using American Rescue Plan funds, the new grant should make it cheaper to build last-mile connections in 25 counties.
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See recent postsLet’s accomplish our goal of high-speed internet for all Alabamians
Let’s not slow down as we continue to push our way to the finish line. Let’s strike the iron while it's hot.
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See recent postsAlabama’s broadband funding shouldn’t be subject to political overreach
Congress created the BEAD Program with the intention of expanding access to high-speed internet, not to enact a one-size-fits-all political agenda.
Sewell announces $34 million in USDA funding to expand rural internet access
The grant will connect 4,646 people, 154 farms, 96 businesses, and three public schools to high-speed internet.
November 4, 2022
Ivey announces $82 million “middle mile” broadband expansion
About 13 percent of the state doesn’t currently have access to the FCC definition of broadband.
Governor celebrates grand opening of $120 million AUBix Data Center in Auburn
AUBix is a $120 million data center that will give businesses and public entities a technological edge and enhanced access to high-speed internet.
March 29, 2022
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.