By Commissioner Sande

For too long, high-speed internet—something most Americans take for granted—has been a luxury in many Alaska communities.

With recent formal approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Alaska can now fully deploy its Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program awards. Alaska’s share of this vision is significant: more than $1 billion allocated to the state, with over $629 million now awarded to fifteen subgrantees. These funds will support twenty-nine broadband deployment projects—fiber, wireless, satellite, and hybrid systems—that collectively aim to connect more than 46,000 homes and small businesses across the state.

The goal is simple – Internet for All Alaskans.

And for the first time, we have the tools, coordination, and the momentum to make it happen.

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