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DeSoto County Achieves 100% Broadband Connectivity Milestone

4/1/2025

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DeSoto County, Mississippi, has proudly become the first county in the state to achieve 100% broadband connectivity, a milestone reached through a $19 million project that began in 2012. This initiative transformed the digital landscape for over 15,000 previously unserved addresses, thanks to collaborative efforts with AT&T, C-Spire, and Uplink, ensuring every resident can now enjoy high-speed internet access.

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Story summary

DeSoto County, Mississippi, has proudly become the first county in the state to achieve 100% broadband connectivity, a milestone reached through a $19 million project that began in 2012. This initiative transformed the digital landscape for over 15,000 previously unserved addresses, thanks to collaborative efforts with AT&T, C-Spire, and Uplink, ensuring every resident can now enjoy high-speed internet access.