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BEAM granted more than $151M to increase internet access across Mississippi

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12 months ago

May 26, 2023

The Office of Broadband Expansion and Accessibility of Mississippi (BEAM) has been approved for $151.4 million through the Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund (CPF).

Under the CPF grant, BEAM is anticipating to provide high-speed internet service to approximately 35,000 unserved households in Mississippi.

“We're expanding broadband to every corner of our state,” Governor Tate Reeves said. “Mississippi is attracting the jobs of tomorrow by improving our state's connectivity today. We'll continue working hard to ensure that every Mississippian has access to broadband, regardless…

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By: Caleb Salers
Title: BEAM granted more than $151M to increase internet access across Mississippi
Sourced From: www.supertalk.fm/beam-granted-more-than-151m-to-increase-internet-access-across-mississippi/
Published Date: Fri, 26 May 2023 19:30:32 +0000

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