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Trump Administration Greenlights $170M Broadband Expansion in Nevada

1/10/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration approved Nevada’s plan to use $170 million from a federal broadband award to reach 28,000 locations.
The approval follows a pause caused by new federal rules.
Nevada aims to connect 64% of unserved locations with fiber, down from 80%, while 29% will receive SpaceX’s Starlink.
Governor Joe Lombardo highlighted the investment’s importance for Nevada’s economic growth.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration approved Nevada’s plan to use $170 million from a federal broadband award to reach 28,000 locations.
The approval follows a pause caused by new federal rules.
Nevada aims to connect 64% of unserved locations with fiber, down from 80%, while 29% will receive SpaceX’s Starlink.
Governor Joe Lombardo highlighted the investment’s importance for Nevada’s economic growth.