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108,000 Arkansas Homes Face Internet Access Crisis

7/15/2025

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In Arkansas, around 108,000 households struggle with unreliable internet access as federal policy changes hinder the ambitious Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment (BEAD) program, designed for 99% coverage. Worries grow over prioritizing cost over quality, risking rural areas with subpar satellite service. Yet, state officials hold onto hope for a brighter broadband future.

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Story summary

In Arkansas, around 108,000 households struggle with unreliable internet access as federal policy changes hinder the ambitious Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment (BEAD) program, designed for 99% coverage. Worries grow over prioritizing cost over quality, risking rural areas with subpar satellite service. Yet, state officials hold onto hope for a brighter broadband future.