COVID-19 Relief Funds to Expand Internet in Mississippi
Posted on Jul 31, 2020 in Broadband, COVID-19 | Comments Off on COVID-19 Relief Funds to Expand Internet in Mississippi
The Mississippi Public Utilities Staff awarded $66 million of federal CARES Act funds to rural electric cooperatives to expand high-speed internet connectivity in the state. Mississippi has long lagged behind the nation in internet coverage and speeds. The grant recipients have agreed to install a combined 2,765 new miles of fiber for internet by the end of the year, and another 1,980 miles by the end of next year.
