Broadband

A new map has been developed and released that shows the distribution of broadband providers throughout the State of Arkansas. Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced the release of the Arkansas State Broadband Map on Wednesday, Jan. 13. In addition to showing…

Three Arkansas utility companies have received approximately $11.8 million to provide rural broadband in the state. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $550 million in rural broadband funding from as part of the ReConnect Program. This marks the second…

All companies capable of deploying broadband are now eligible to apply for Arkansas Rural Connect (ARC) grants. This rule change will allow electric cooperatives and subsidiaries to apply for grants. The Arkansas Legislative Council approved this emergency rule change in…

With more Arkansans working and learning remotely in an effort to stop the spread of coronavirus, the issue of broadband access has become increasingly relevant. Yet as broadband access becomes more necessary to normal modern life, there is growing concern…

Little Rock City officials are aiming to increase broadband access for citizens, especially students as they resume school during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mayor Frank Scott Jr. noted that broadband access is a major issue in Little Rock, particularly for low-income…

A southeastern Arkansas town has been awarded $2 million to increase its broadband connectivity. Through the Arkansas Rural Connect (ARC) program, Hamburg has received $2 million to lay fiber to local homes. The city will work in partnership with CableSouth…

COVID-19 has highlighted some of the shortcomings of our broadband connectivity, but the pandemic also has created opportunities for us to accelerate our expansion of internet service, which I’d like to talk about today. Earlier this year, I created a…

Health care professionals, like their counterparts in other industries, are feeling their way into the future, unsure of just what the post-pandemic landscape will look like. Many Arkansas providers seem to agree on one thing, however: When it comes to…

The City of Lonoke will be receiving $2 million to increase its broadband capabilities. The Arkansas Department of Commerce will be providing the funds as part of the Arkansas Rural Connect (ARC) broadband grant program. This is the third grant…

Fairfield Bay has received the first Arkansas Rural Connect (ARC) broadband grant. The Arkansas Department of Commerce awarded $1,568,750.25 to the city, in partnership with Arkansas Telephone Company (Artelco). The grant will be used to provide broadband fiber to Fairfield…