Pima County awarded $30 million to increase internet access in underserved areas | Arizona News
Tucson, Arizona (KVOA) – Yesterday it was announced that Pima County will receive just over $30 million in grants to expand its high-speed internet infrastructure and increase internet access for residents in underserved areas. I was. The grant will fund the construction of a 134-mile “open access fiber ring” that will help connect communities that […]
Grant will connect rural Arizonans to high-speed internet
PHOENIX — Nearly $28.5 million in grants will be used to connect locals, farmers and business owners in rural Arizona to reliable, affordable high-speed internet, according to the USDA. The grant is part of President Biden’s funding America investment agenda One of our goals is to connect all communities in the United States with high-speed […]
CRIT to get fiber internet under federal grant – Parker Live
The Colorado River Indian Tribe (CRIT) has awarded $25 million to cover the costs of building, improving, or acquiring facilities and equipment necessary to provide broadband Internet service in eligible rural areas such as Colorado. announced that it has formally accepted a USDA grant for the dollar. River Indian Reservation. CRIT leverages American Rescue Planning […]
Navajo Nation get tablets loaded with curriculum to help students without internet
Students across Arizona use the Internet every day to complete assignments and access study materials. However, Internet access remains out of reach for some Navajos. This week, the Arizona Department of Education offers some helpful tools. Ganad Unified School District is part of the Navajo Nation. It is located in Apache County in the northeast […]
Investment provides high-speed internet to rural Arizona communities
Bipartisan infrastructure law aimed at helping rural residents, businesses and farms in Arizona (KYMA, KECY) – More than $28.4 million will be invested in high-speed internet for rural communities, businesses and farms in Arizona. The $28,485,976 investment comes from a bipartisan infrastructure bill led by Senator Kirsten Cinema and formulated by Senator Mark Kelly. The […]
Several Injuries Reported During Internet Star MrBeast’s Competition Show
Several injuries were reported during a North Carolina tournament hosted by famed YouTuber James Stephen Donaldson, better known as Mr. Beast. MrBeast is known for its high-priced contests and celebrity collaborations, but something went wrong during Monday’s Olympic-style challenge, which saw participants from around the world, reports say. TMZ. Exact details about the activities planned […]
Rural America receives a boost to affordable, high speed internet access
Rural America is getting more money to expand affordable high-speed internet. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced more than $700 million in grants and loans to 19 states. “Today we are announcing the expansion of broadband access across 33 projects in these 19 states. Assisting the state’s 314,000 rural residents with access and use of […]
Federal funding could cheapen internet access for some in Coconino County
In a world increasingly dependent on web-based services and Internet access, affordable broadband can mean the difference between opportunities and severe limitations on personal and financial success and growth. “By giving people broadband access, they can apply for jobs, go to online school, and get counseling even when they can’t get to it, especially when […]
Mohave County internet provider gets private equity infusion to expand fiber access | State
(Center Square) – Mojave County community accelerates plans to expand high-speed fiber internet access through new private investment, providing residents of rural Arizona with faster connections than those living in the heart of the valley. become. Kingman-based Wycombe announced Monday a new acquisition from Searchlight Capital Partners to improve digital infrastructure in rural Arizona. The […]
Yuma County’s new project to give communities reliable high-speed internet
Yuma, AZ (KYMA, KECY-TV) – New Yuma County Broadband Project Officially Underway It will also ensure that all communities in Yuma County have reliable Internet access. This project will provide fast, reliable, and affordable Internet service to local residents throughout the county. Specifically, the project will make a big difference in what the city says […]
