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Kay Ivey awards $460 million for wider broadband access
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Kay Ivey awards $460 million for wider broadband access

  • Nathan Prewett
  • Mar 24, 2026

Multiple projects in Alabama will be awarded $460 million in total for wider access to broadband internet, said an announcement from Gov. Kay …

Black Belt improves but still lags behind state in broadband internet access
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Black Belt improves but still lags behind state in broadband internet access

  • By Brad Fisher
  • Dec 9, 2025

Alabama has made strides to bring broadband internet to all 67 counties, but much of the Black Belt remains on the other side of the digital divide.

Middle mile broadband projects coming to Black Belt counties
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Middle mile broadband projects coming to Black Belt counties

  • Nathan Prewett
  • Jul 9, 2025

A $6.2 million grant has allowed the expansion of middle mile broadband projects into 12 counties, including those in the Black Belt. 

Niger turns to satellites to bridge digital divide
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Niger turns to satellites to bridge digital divide

  • BOUREIMA HAMA
  • Feb 18, 2025

A small number of Starlink dishes are sprining up on houses in the capital, but vendors say take-up is slow

Niger turns to satellites to bridge digital divide
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Niger turns to satellites to bridge digital divide

  • BOUREIMA HAMA
  • Feb 18, 2025

The small square dishes are starting to be seen out in the streets

Niger turns to satellites to bridge digital divide
National News

Niger turns to satellites to bridge digital divide

  • Boureima HAMA
  • Feb 18, 2025

Less than a third of Niger's vast territory has internet access, so the west African country is betting on satellite broadband to bridge the d…

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State elected officials and local leaders must work together to close digital divide

  • By Bobby Singleton
  • Updated Mar 31, 2025

Alabama stands at a historic crossroads. The digital divide is a stark reality in our state, particularly in communities across my district in…

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NTIA approves proposal from Alabama to expand internet access

  • Nathan Prewett
  • Updated Mar 31, 2025

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration has approved a $1.4 billion proposal to expand high-speed internet access, said…

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Ivey awards close to $42 million for 'last mile' broadband projects

  • Nathan Prewett
  • Updated Mar 31, 2025

Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling close to $42 million for "last mile" broadband projects in 23 Alabama counties. 

Digital Expansion Authority consultant says fiber internet connection better than satellite
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Digital Expansion Authority consultant says fiber internet connection better than satellite

  • Nathan Prewett
  • Jun 19, 2024

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Satellite internet connections are not consistent enough for use across Alabama and underground fiber is a better investmen…

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