Broadband meetings set for Perry, Russell counties

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In response to the critical need for internet access, the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs has developed the Alabama Community Broadband Technical Assistance Program.

Through this program, ADECA is providing technical assistance for communities seeking to expand broadband infrastructure and services in all of Alabama’s 67 counties.

The following meetings have been scheduled to produce insights and the data needed to build broadband planning and deployment capacity. For information, visit https://adeca.alabama.gov/broadband/.

The meetings are open to the public.

  • Perry County – May 8
    Marion Arts Center
    314 Washington Street
    Agenda
    2-3 p.m. Broadband Briefing (Elected Officials, ISPs, Broadband Partners, and Interested Parties)
    3–3:10 p.m. Break
    3:10-4:40 p.m. Local Engagement (Elected Officials, ISPs, Broadband Partners, and Interested Parties) Community Comments and Q&A
  • Russell County – May 9
    Russell County Courthouse
    County Commission Chambers
    1000 Broad Street
    Phenix City
    Agenda
    10-11 a.m. ET (9-10 a.m. CT)  Broadband Briefing (Elected Officials, ISPs, Broadband Partners, and Interested Parties)
    11-11:10 a.m. ET (10-10:10 a.m. CT) Break
    11:10 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. ET (10:10-11:40 a.m. CT) Local Engagement (Elected Officials, ISPs, Broadband Partners, and Interested Parties) Community Comments and Q&A 

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