NTIA approves Oklahoma for broadband expansion program

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) approved Oklahoma's Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) proposal on Thursday to expand high-speed internet access throughout the state.

NTIA awarded Oklahoma with $797.4 million towards the BEAD program and will be used for funding last mile connections on unserved and underserved homes and businesses.

“This action culminates many months of intensive planning and stakeholder...