Governor Signs Bills To Boost Broadband Access In Rural Alabama
By Michael Tomberlin
Gov. Kay Ivey signed two bills Thursday that will boost broadband access in rural parts of the state, improving healthcare, education, quality of life and economic development.
Under HB400 from the House of Representatives, broadband carriers can work with electricity providers to use their easements and infrastructure. The Senate bill, SB90, expands the definition of an “unserved area” under the Alabama Broadband Accessibility Act while increasing the percentage of a project’s cost eligible for grant funding.
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