MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Expanding broadband internet access has been a highly discussed but financially daunting topic in the Alabama Legislature for years.
Now, armed with more information, including a map that shows underserved areas down to street addresses, and hundreds of millions of federal dollars, advocates say real action is imminent.
“Because of the funding and the work that’s been done, we’re well positioned to get out to a lot of people,” said Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Cullman, who has worked on broadband expansion efforts for several years.
Read the full article at the AL Daily News.