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    Kansas internet providers to receive $22.7m in broadband grants

    By Colter Robinson,

    10 hours ago

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    TOPEKA ( KSNT ) – On Friday, Governor Laura Kelly announced that 12 internet service providers would receive $22.7 to improve broadband access in 14 rural Kansas counties.

    As part of the latest round of Broadband Acceleration Grants, $10 million is being paired with $12.7 in matching funds to provide a $22.7 investment into rural Internet projects. The program has invested over $41.5 million to the cause since 2020.

    “By connecting every region of the state to reliable high-speed internet, we can ensure Kansans have the resources to invest in themselves and our state,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “Broadband drives innovation, unlocks potential, and ensures everyone can participate in services essential for economic, educational, and industrial growth.”

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    This round of recipients include:

    Awardee County Award Amount Match
    Brightspeed Wilson $474,114 $1,219,153
    Cunningham Comms. Cloud $841,684 $855,860
    GBT Comms. Stafford $179,136 $179,136
    IdeaTek Butler $900,000 $957,833
    KanOkla Networks Sumner $950,000 $1,649,335
    KwiKom Allen $950,000 $1,053,069
    KwiKom Coffey $950,000 $1,208,983
    Midco Douglas $840,000 $925,900
    Midco Leavenworth $950,000 $1,540,708
    Nex-Tech Phillips $637,000 $596,000
    Pioneer Comms. Grant $514,751 $504,751
    Rainbow Comms. Doniphan $653,256 $800,150
    TCW Broadband Marion $460,927 $459,427
    WTC Riley $699,132 $772,724

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