Northeast Oklahoma is where the Oklahoma Broadband Office plans to launch its latest expansion of services.
The Oklahoma Broadband Office will officially launch broadband expansion projects with internet service provider Totah Communications to improve access to high-speed internet service in two Oklahoma counties (Washington and Osage). The projects will enhance digital access to provide economic opportunities for residents and businesses in the area.
Event Details:
What: Launch event for Oklahoma Broadband Office/Totah Communications high-speed internet expansion projects
When: 11:30 a.m., Friday, May 9
Where: Across the street east of 1027 Old Highway 75, Collinsville, OK
Participants:
- Mike Sanders, Executive Director, Oklahoma Broadband Office
- Mark Gailey, President & CEO, Totah Communications, Inc.
- Mitchell Gailey, General Manager, Totah Communications, Inc.
- Legislators, 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 170 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 70,000 homes and businesses in 57 of the state’s 77 counties.
