Oregon Awards Nearly $133 Million for Broadband Deployment
Funding will serve more than 12,000 locations statewide

Funding will serve more than 12,000 locations statewide
Nov. 18, 2024 – Oregon state broadband regulators have announced almost $133 million in new funding to serve residents who lack high speed broadband connections.
“High-speed, reliable internet is a modern essential,” Gov. Tina Kotek (D) said in a Tuesday announcement. “Our broadband infrastructure is the lifeblood of Oregon businesses and communities, and these grants will help ensure that we’re not leaving communities behind.”
The initial round of funding was designed to support expanded broadband access in 12,182 locations, 10,755 of which lack 25 * 3 Mbps service, qualifying them as unserved.
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