Kansas gets $451 million for ‘Internet for All’ initiative
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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The state of Kansas has received $451.7 million to expand affordable and reliable high-speed internet access.
The federal funding comes from the “Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment Program.” The money can be used to create or upgrade high-speed internet networks so everyone has access to the internet.
Once that’s done, it can be used for training and workforce development.
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“Kansans, no matter their zip code, deserve access to reliable, high-speed internet,” Governor Laura Kelly said in a news release. “The distribution of BEAD funds will break down the barriers that have prevented some from fully participating in a thriving digital economy.”
The BEAD program is a $42.45 billion state grant program authorized by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The states were allocated funding to deploy or upgrade high-speed Internet networks to ensure that everyone has access to reliable, affordable, high-speed Internet service.
Two other states received federal funding as well: Nevada ($416.6 million) and West Virginia ($1.2 billion).
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