Missouri has received federal approval for a broadband expansion plan totaling more than $814 million. The funding will support high-speed internet deployment to more than 200,000 unserved and underserved locations statewide.
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration approved Missouri’s proposal under the Broadband, Equity, Access and Deployment program. The approval allows the state to proceed with program implementation.
The Missouri Department of Economic Development will oversee the program through the Office of Broadband Development. The office will enter agreements with internet service providers to extend broadband networks using fiber, wireless, satellite, and cable technologies.
Internet service providers will have up to four years to complete network deployment under the program.