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Texas to Gain $3.3B for Rural Internet Access

2/20/2025

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Texas is poised to gain $3.3 billion from the federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program, aiming to improve internet access in underserved rural communities. Comptroller Glenn Hegar is advocating for relaxed funding rules to encourage more providers to join the effort. Yet, many rural residents continue to struggle with unreliable internet, impacting their education and healthcare access.

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Story summary

Texas is poised to gain $3.3 billion from the federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program, aiming to improve internet access in underserved rural communities. Comptroller Glenn Hegar is advocating for relaxed funding rules to encourage more providers to join the effort. Yet, many rural residents continue to struggle with unreliable internet, impacting their education and healthcare access.