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Texas Launches $30 Million Grant for Rural Satellite Broadband

1/18/2025

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Hegar Promotes Broadband

Texas is taking a bold step towards digital equality with a $30 million grant program to bring Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite broadband to rural communities. Spearheaded by Comptroller Glenn Hegar, this initiative targets areas that have long been neglected by traditional fiber internet, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to connect and thrive.

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Faculty Secure Broadband Grant

Two dedicated Penn State faculty members have landed an impressive $11.9 million grant to boost digital access in Philadelphia, thanks to the Pennsylvania Broadband Research Institute. In a parallel effort, Jackson County, MI, is set to elevate internet speeds for over 12,790 homes through a monumental $1.5 billion federal initiative, striving for universal high-speed access by 2030.

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Hegar Promotes Broadband

Texas is taking a bold step towards digital equality with a $30 million grant program to bring Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite broadband to rural communities. Spearheaded by Comptroller Glenn Hegar, this initiative targets areas that have long been neglected by traditional fiber internet, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to connect and thrive.

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