Kay Ivey:
So today, I’m proud to announce the awarding of over $188 million to continue the expansion of broadband access in Alabama. This is what levels the playing field, ensuring that no matter your zip code, you can have access to the resources and opportunities you need to thrive. Together, we are building a stronger, more connected Alabama for generations to come. Without further ado, Director Boswell, I think it’s time to announce some grants.
Kenneth Boswell:
Uniti Fiber, one project serving Butler, Lowndes, and Montgomery Counties. Grand amount, 4.2 million. Match, 1 million. Estimated miles, 63.7 miles. Estimated anchor institutes connected, four.
Andy Newton:
Uniti Fiber is honored to be a part of the Alabama Anchor/Middle-Mile program, and we certainly appreciate the State of Alabama and the governor for our recognition of that. Uniti Fiber has been building fiber to rural areas of Alabama for many years, and this grant will help us accelerate that process and connect schools and hospitals and government buildings all across our footprints.
Kelly McGriff:
We’re so excited to be part of the Alabama Anchor Institution/Middle-Mile Program. We’re very thankful for the state of Alabama for recognizing Uniti Fiber and what we have done over the years to build out broadband connectivity for rural Alabama. We’re so pleased to be part of this program, especially with our partners in schools, hospitals, and county governments. And we are looking forward to utilizing these capital funds to build out more of our network, to bring more of rural Alabama onto the information superhighway.
