Another of Oklahoma’s broadband expansion projects financed through federal funding will be launched this week to serve Garvin and Jefferson counties.
The projects will be launched with internet service provider Pioneer Telephone Cooperative during a Friday morning ceremony in Lindsay.
Event Details:
What: Launch event for OBO/Pioneer high-speed internet expansion projects
When: 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 28
Where: 15095 East County Road 1520, Lindsay, OK
Participants:
- Dr. Jim Meek, Chair, Oklahoma Broadband Governing Board
- Mike Sanders, Executive Director, Oklahoma Broadband Office
- Blake Callaham, General Manager, Pioneer Telephone Cooperative
- Community leaders and other stakeholders
Event Highlights:
- Official announcement and overview of the broadband expansion projects
- 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 some 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.