Alabama Gets $460M for High-Speed Internet

0:00It's March 24. I'm Corey with the story, and this is Birmingham News today, your AI-powered local news. Alabama is set to bring high-speed internet to nearly 92,000 locations thanks to almost $460 million in new federal grants. Governor Kay Ivey announced funding for 63 projects aimed at underserved areas across the state. This billed on years of work by the governor's team, including partnerships with state lawmakers and the Department of Economic and Community Affairs. Since 2017, they've tapped various grant programs to boost broadband access. Officials say reliable internet is key for jobs, schools, health care, and daily life. The governor praised the teamwork with local communities and providers to close the state's digital divide. Major companies like AT&T, Comcast, and Bright Speed will receive the bulk of the funds with awards ranging from a few million up to over 100. Million dollars each. Others include SpaceX and WinStream. These grants will roll out

1:02by county, helping service providers connect rural and remote spots that have long lacked fast internet.