rural broadband

Infrastructure

Gov. Ivey awards $460M to expand broadband

Investment will bring high-speed internet to 92,000 locations, strengthening economic growth, education access and long-term infrastructure across Alabama.

March 24, 2026

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

Ivey awards $188 million for “Middle Mile” broadband projects

The grants, totaling $188,453,905, were awarded to 12 internet service providers.

February 6, 2024

Alabama’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.

August 3, 2023

Alabama has made progress in rural broadband expansion, but work remains

While significant progress has already been made since lawmakers passed the first broadband initiative much work remains ahead.

May 1, 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

Rural broadband expansion requires continued focus

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

December 2, 2021

Ivey: $120 million AUBix data center in Auburn to become economic catalyst

The facility is designed to bring technology parity to underserved communities throughout the state.

August 3, 2021

Simple lottery bill likely to be voted on Tuesday

The Alabama Senate is expected to vote on Sen. Jim McClendon's lottery bill, SB319, when it meets on Tuesday.

April 12, 2021

Aderholt says there is still a long way to go on rural broadband

Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Haleyville, said Friday that while great strides have been made in the last few years, there is still a long way to go on rural broadband. “Right now, in our country, there are 21.3 million rural Americans who live without reliable broadband,” Aderholt said in an email to constituents. “Here at home … Continued

August 24, 2020