Following historic federal investments in broadband infrastructure through the American Rescue Plan Act, the Oregon Broadband Office has issued a Notice of Intent to award over $12 million to Pioneer Telephone Cooperative to support the construction and deployment of high-speed, reliable broadband internet to unserved and underserved locations across Lincoln and Benton Counties.
“Reliable broadband in our communities isn’t a luxury—it’s a lifeline. It powers education, fuels local businesses, and connects families to the opportunities they need and deserve,” said Rep. Gomberg (D-Otis). “In this era of remote work, distance learning, and telemedicine, high-speed internet access is absolutely vital.”
Funding will be awarded through the Oregon Broadband Office’s Broadband Deployment Program (BDP) – nearly $133 million will be awarded across the State to provide and enhance internet access in over 12,000 locations. This investment follows the roughly $700 million in high-speed internet funding allocated to Oregon by the National telecommunications Information Administration in 2023. All awarded funds from the BDP must be utilized, and projects must be operational by December 2026.
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