The Oklahoma Broadband Office plans to launch more broadband expansion projects and do so with the internet service provider Chisholm Broadband.
The projects will improve access to high-speeed internet service in 10 Oklahoma counties and the launching will take place Thursday in Coalgate.
Event Details:
What: Launch event for Oklahoma Broadband Office/Chisholm Broadband high-speed internet expansion project
When: 1:30 p.m., Thursday, November 14
Where: Southeast corner of W. Blair Ave. and S. Stacy St. in Coalgate. See this link for exact location.
Participants:
- Mike Sanders, Executive Director, Oklahoma Broadband Office
- Michelle Yirka, Senior Vice President, Chisholm Broadband
- Tammy Lambert, Mayor of Coalgate
Event Highlights:
- Official announcement and overview of the broadband expansion project
- Comments from key leaders and project partners
- Project launch photo opportunity
- Q&A session with the media
- Opportunities for interviews with project leaders and community representatives
Background:
These projects are among 175 that are funded by the ARPA State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund and ARPA Capital Projects Fund that will greatly improve high-speed internet access throughout the state, but especially in rural Oklahoma. Awarded grants administered by the Oklahoma Broadband Office will connect more than 70,000 homes and businesses in 57 of the state’s 77 counties.
