(March 19, 2024) Alabama’s ongoing initiative to expand broadband access across the state has now seen more than $501 million in grants awarded to internet service providers, an investment that is projected to expand access to high-speed internet to almost 127,000 households and institutions.

The latest figures on Alabama’s broadband expansion project, dubbed ‘Be Linked Alabama’ by Gov. Kay Ivey during its launch last year, were shared Monday during a meeting of the Alabama Digital Expansion Authority.

“You can see that we’re making a lot of progress,” said Maureen Neighbors, division chief for the Digital Expansion Authority.

(February 27, 2024) Governor Kay Ivey has announced the awarding of nearly $150 million to continue the expansion of high-speed internet service to unserved areas across Alabama.

The 66 Capital Projects Fund grants totaling $148.3 million were awarded to 16 internet service providers that will expand high-speed internet availability to homes, businesses and public institutions in portions of 48 counties, according to a press release from the Governor Ivey’s office.