Alabama allocates $188 million to build out broadband infrastructure
Funds come from Alabama’s share of the federal 2021 American Rescue Plan Act
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North Carolina to receive $82 million to expand broadband access
Overall, state will receive about $3 billion in federal funds to connect all residents to affordable, reliable high-speed internet service
South Carolina invests $112 million in rural broadband expansion
Competitive grant program will help bring reliable, high-quality internet to rural areas that lack adequate broadband access and service
Louisiana first state to have high-speed internet plan approved for BEAD grants
National Telecommunications and Information Administration is overseeing distribution of $42.45 billion from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to all 50 states, Washington, D.C, and five territories to deliver high-speed internet
Wisconsin advances broadband connectivity with $140 million investment
Funds will help entities in the state construct or improve community buildings for internet access, purchase and install broadband equipment, and loan out Wi-Fi-enabled devices to those without access
