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Federal officials are asking for Arkansas residents’ help identifying which parts of the state still lack access to high-speed internet.
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The U.S. Department of Commerce released details Monday of a $42.45 billion high-speed internet grant program and Arkansas will receive more than $1 billion as a result.
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$53 million will be awarded to 10 internet service providers in Arkansas to extend high-speed internet in eight underserved counties throughout the state.
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Howie will be tasked with leading the state's efforts to expand internet access to 110,000 households, mostly in rural areas.
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Secretary Mike Preston says a director will be hired to help guide local officials and providers during the state's expansion of broadband internet service.
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A legislative subcommittee on Friday approved between $149,862 and $181,500 for the position.
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Tom Flak, a consultant with BDG, says federal dollars can help subsidize broadband for 110,000 households in state that don't have broadband access.
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Lou McAlister, CEO of Broadband Development Group, said it will cost between $20,000 to $40,000 to deliver broadband to some homes in the state.
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A new program aims to provide low-income Arkansans with financial support for broadband internet access.State and local officials, including Gov. Asa…