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Oklahoma Invests $59M to Expand Broadband in Rural Areas

8/5/2025

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Oklahoma is making a significant leap towards bridging the digital divide by investing nearly $59 million in broadband expansion across Choctaw, Latimer, Le Flore, and McCurtain counties. With $39.7 million from federal grants and $19.1 million from Pine Telephone Company, this initiative will connect 1,512 homes and businesses to high-speed internet, transforming lives in rural communities.

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Story summary

Oklahoma is making a significant leap towards bridging the digital divide by investing nearly $59 million in broadband expansion across Choctaw, Latimer, Le Flore, and McCurtain counties. With $39.7 million from federal grants and $19.1 million from Pine Telephone Company, this initiative will connect 1,512 homes and businesses to high-speed internet, transforming lives in rural communities.