Southeast Oklahoma is the next targeted area of the internet expansion managed by the Oklahoma Broadband Office.
It plans another official launch this week of a broadband expansion project with internet service provider Canadian Valley Telephone to improve access to high-speed internet service in Pittsburg County.
The project will enhance digital access to provide economic opportunities for residents and businesses in the area.
Event Details:
What: Launch event for Oklahoma Broadband Office/Canadian Valley Telephone high-speed internet expansion project
When: 11:30 a.m., Friday, June 13
Where: Crowder First Baptist Church Pavillion, N.E. Ave. & 3rd St., Crowder, OK (Google Maps link)
Participants:
- Mike Sanders, Executive Director, Oklahoma Broadband Office
- Orlean M. Smith, Owner/CEO, Canadian Valley Telephone
- Legislators, community leaders and other stakeholders
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:
This project is among more than 180 that are funded by the ARPA State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds 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 69,000 homes and businesses in 59 of the state’s 77 counties.