Mississippi Announces $70.9M CPF Awards
The money will connect 27,000 households across 19 counties to high-speed internet.

The money will connect 27,000 households across 19 counties to high-speed internet.
June 20, 2024 – The Office of Broadband Expansion and Accessibility of Mississippi approved a $70.9 million investment for 24 broadband projects across the state, funded through the Capital Projects Fund on Tuesday.
Internet service providers will build out high-speed internet connectivity through 24 broadband infrastructure projects spanning 19 counties. Additional projects are expected to receive approval over the summer.
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