Oklahoma Announces Launch of $1.7M Fiber Expansion

The Oklahoma Broadband Office announced the launch of a $1.7 million broadband expansion project with Canadian Valley Telephone Friday (see 2505210045). The project, which is funded through a $1.3 million federal grant and $430,000 in matching funds, will connect 426 homes and businesses with fiber. Total broadband investments from the Oklahoma Governing Board and matching funds from ISPs has surpassed $840 million so far with at least one project anticipated in 59 of the state's 77 counties.