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Governor awards $6.2 million for 'middle mile' broadband projects
MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced the awarding of .2 million in funding to continue the expansion of highspeed internet access in Alabama. The latest award to Alabama Fiber Network will supply 125 miles of “middle-mile” broadband service in parts of 12 counties – most located in south Alabama. Middle-mile projects involve filling the gaps in broadband expansion to make it more cost-effective and less labor-intensive for providers to extend broadband services to businesses and households in the state. “Alabama continues to make strides in providing broadband accessibility in all areas of the state,” Gov. Ivey said. “These latest...