Alabama Governor Reviews Nearly a Decade of Broadband Expansion
State officials say infrastructure investments have extended service to tens of thousands of homes and businesses
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10, 2026 — Nine in 10 Alabama addresses can now access broadband service offering speeds of at least 100 megabits per second, up from one in four in 2021, according to Gov. Kay Ivey (R).
Ivey marked the state's broadband expansion efforts Monday at the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery, celebrating nearly a decade of work to extend internet access to rural communities and other underserved areas. The effort began in 2017, when Ivey directed state agencies, lawmakers and internet providers to identify areas without adequate broadband and develop a plan to expand service.
