What the Tech? Your New Devices May Be Slowing Down Your Internet
If your internet speed is suddenly slower, all those new devices you keep adding may be to blame.
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Internet Company Moving from Georgia to Alabama, Bringing Jobs to Opelika
An internet service provider is moving its headquarters from Georgia to Alabama. Point Broadband recently announced the relocation of its headquarters from West Point, Georgia to the city of Opelika.
Governor Ivey Awards Rural Areas with $17 Million for Internet Services
Governor Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $17 million to help provide broadband services in primarily rural, unserved areas of Alabama. The 36 grants awarded by Governor Ivey to multiple broadband providers across the state is the largest amount and number awarded to date from the Alabama Broadband Accessibility Fund. The fund was created by the Alabama Legislature in 2018. “The…
$37 Million in Federal Grants Awarded to Alabama for Rural High-Speed Internet
If you live in one of the more remote locations of Alabama high-speed internet access may be available soon. On Thursday the USDA announced they would be investing $37 Million in high speed broadband in rural Alabama. The $37 Million in grants will bring high speed broadband internet connectivity to more than 20,000 people , 250 farms, and dozens of…
Selma Mayor Holds Inaugural Mayors Broadband Conference
Broadband connectivity is critical to a city or town’s infrastructure. That is why Selma Mayor Darrio Melton hosted a broadband conference with mayors from towns around the black belt. The city if Selma already has broadband connectivity and wireless internet downtown. Melton says he wants to expand that beyond downtown. “We’re talking about expanding neighborhoods, businesses, retail, education, and also…
