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Alabama Secures $1.65M Grant to Boost Rural Internet Access

3/8/2025

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In Alabama's rural Sumter and Greene counties, residents struggle with limited internet access. Thanks to a $1.65 million grant awarded to the University of West Alabama, efforts are underway to enhance connectivity using Starlink and provide digital training. This initiative, set to continue until 2025, seeks to empower seniors and close the digital gap, yet a robust fiber-optic network is crucial for sustainable progress.

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Story summary

In Alabama's rural Sumter and Greene counties, residents struggle with limited internet access. Thanks to a $1.65 million grant awarded to the University of West Alabama, efforts are underway to enhance connectivity using Starlink and provide digital training. This initiative, set to continue until 2025, seeks to empower seniors and close the digital gap, yet a robust fiber-optic network is crucial for sustainable progress.