(Cumb. Co. Mayor Allen Foster/Peg Broadcasting News)
Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton (R-Crossville), State Sen. Paul Bailey (R-Sparta) and Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster have announced almost $5 million in federal funding for broadband expansion in Cumberland County. “This additional federal funding will build upon our body’s recent investment of more than $121 million across the state to enhance access to high-speed internet services up to one gigabyte for our citizens,” said Speaker Sexton.
“This is great news as we continue our efforts to get more broadband services into our rural communities,” said Sen. Bailey.
“In today’s world, access to reliable broadband is essential,” said Mayor Foster. “The new Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) is exciting news for Cumberland County. The $4.8 million investment will help provide broadband access to almost 6,000 homes and businesses. Since February of 2020, approximately $16,561,133 has been allocated to broadband projects here in Cumberland County.”