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MUCH MORE, YOU CAN HEAD TO OUR MOBILE APP FOR OUR COMMITMENT 2020 COVERAGE. NEBRASKA LEADERS CELEBRATE WHAT THEY SAY IS THE FIRST HOME IN THE NATION CONNECTED UNDER A FEDERAL INTERNET PROGRAM. OFFICIALS SAY THE BROADBAND EQUITY ACCESS AND DEPLOYMENT PROGRAM, OR BID, IS MEANT TO DELIVER HIGH SPEED INTERNET BY BUILDING UP INFRASTRUCTURE THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH COMPANIES LIKE VISTA BEAM. TODAY, A HOUSEHOLD NEAR OGALLALA NOW HAS RELIABLE BROADBAND. THANKS TO THIS PROGRAM. GOVERNOR JIM PILLEN SAYS HE’S GLAD THE STATE IS UTILIZING TAXPAYER DOLLARS IN THIS WAY. I THINK THAT IT IS IMPORTANT FOR US TO REMEMBER THAT THIS IS A WAY, WAY MORE THAN JUST A CONNECTION WE ARE UTILIZING TECHNOLOGY THAT IS REACHING SOME OF THE HARDEST TO SERVE LOCATIONS. IN. THE. HOMEOWNERS SAY THEY’RE THRILLED TO HAVE FASTER I
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Nebraska home first in U.S. connected under federal broadband program
A household near Ogallala, Nebraska, has become the first in the nation to be connected under the federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program, known as BEAD. Officials said the program is designed to deliver high-speed internet by building infrastructure through partnerships with companies like VistaBeam. Governor Jim Pillen said he is pleased the state is utilizing taxpayer dollars effectively. “I think that it is important for us to remember this is way, way more than just a connection. We are utilizing technology that is reaching at some of the hardest-to-serve locations,” Pillen said. The homeowners said they are thrilled to have faster internet service and are excited that their grandkids will now be able to use the computer.Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |
A household near Ogallala, Nebraska, has become the first in the nation to be connected under the federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program, known as BEAD.
Officials said the program is designed to deliver high-speed internet by building infrastructure through partnerships with companies like VistaBeam.
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Governor Jim Pillen said he is pleased the state is utilizing taxpayer dollars effectively.
“I think that it is important for us to remember this is way, way more than just a connection. We are utilizing technology that is reaching at some of the hardest-to-serve locations,” Pillen said.
The homeowners said they are thrilled to have faster internet service and are excited that their grandkids will now be able to use the computer.
Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.
NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |
