Reviewed by: Nathan Watson
Over $50M given to continue expansion of high-speed internet in Alabama
The Alabama Fiber Network has received nearly $53.5 million to continue expanding high-speed internet service in 24 counties across the state.
Gov. Kay Ivey announced the grant which will help develop the second phase of the middle-mile broadband network deployment.
“This project will add approximately 1,095 miles of high-speed middle-mile broadband for our communities, and it will connect approximately 120 community anchors, like educational institutions, medical facilities, local government offices and police and fire departments to this service.”
~ Gov. Kay Ivey
Keep reading to find out more about the project + which counties will be impacted by this phase.
Middle-Mile Program
Through the program, the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) intends to make necessary investments in broadband infrastructure. The focus is on broadband deployment and operations in unserved areas.
The 24 counties impacted by phase 2 of the project include:
- Baldwin
- Coffee
- Colbert
- Covington
- Dale
- Dallas
- DeKalb
- Elmore
- Etowah
- Franklin
- Hale
- Jefferson
- Lee
- Lauderdale
- Lawrence
- Limestone
- Madison
- Marshall
- Mobile
- Montgomery
- Perry
- Russell
- Tuscaloosa
- Walker
The project will bring around 7,500 businesses and residences within five miles of high-speed internet connectivity.
“This grant phase is another giant step in the long, but attainable process of providing high-speed internet to every corner of the state.”
~ ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell
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