USDA Funds Bluebonnet Fiber In Rural Texas
The ISP can now provide high-speed internet access to 6,684 Texans.

The ISP can now provide high-speed internet access to 6,684 Texans.
July 2, 2024 – Internet service provider Bluebonnet Fiber announced on Monday a new partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture to expand broadband access to over 6,600 residents in 5 Texas counties.
USDA uses direct and guaranteed loans, intermediary relending programs and grants to provide funding for reliable and affordable high-speed internet builds in rural areas and support innovation and economic and workforce development.
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