LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Oldham County officials and AT&T announced the completion Tuesday of a $33 million project to expand broadband access in the area.
The public-private partnership will give 20,000 new customer locations access to high-speed internet. And Oldham County officials said the project will elevate the entire community.
"High-speed broadband is a game-changer for both individuals and the entire community," Oldham County Judge-Executive David Voegele said Tuesday. "This puts Oldham County at the top of our game and puts our people ahead of virtually everyone else in this state."
This is part of a statewide push to expand access in rural areas. Last September, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced a $386 million investment in high-speed internet expected to bring service to more than 42,600 homes and businesses. According to a news release from Beshear's office, more than 25,00 locations are considered to have no service, and more than 17,000 spots are considered unserved.
The state's project is expected to expand access in 46 counties including Bullitt, Nelson, Henry and Shelby counties.
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