American Broadband, Nebraska awarded grant for expanding broadband in Nebraska
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Wednesday, January 12, 2022
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BLAIR, Neb., Jan. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Broadband, Nebraska today announced the approval of its application for grant funding to connect rural communities with reliable high-speed internet service through the Nebraska Broadband Bridge Program.
Key Points:
- BLAIR, Neb., Jan. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Broadband, Nebraska today announced the approval of its application for grant funding to connect rural communities with reliable high-speed internet service through the Nebraska Broadband Bridge Program.
- The $776,000 grant awarded by the Nebraska Public Service Commission will support the expansion of American Broadband, Nebraskas fiber broadband network, adding capacity to serve eastern Nebraska residential and business locations in Saunders, Dodge and Washington counties.
- The Nebraska Legislature appropriated the funding for the American Broadband, Nebraska expansion and other projects by passing the Nebraska Broadband Bridge Act, sponsored by Sen. Curt Friesen of Henderson, Nebraska.
- The Nebraska Broadband Bridge Act provides essential resources for reliable and improved broadband services to rural communities.