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Mississippi receives final approval for broadband expansion

By Sethanie Smith Feb 10, 2026 | 2:53 PM

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi received final federal approval for its comprehensive plan to expand broadband infrastructure to every area of the state that still lacks access to high‑speed internet, according to Gov. Tate Reeves (R-Miss.). He said the approval marks the latest milestone for Mississippi under the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program. […]