Oklahoma Broadband Office Receives Additional Grant Funding

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Broadband Office (OBO) has been approved for an $11.2 million grant from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to help new internet users effectively access the internet and learn about online services.

The grant, totaling $11,233,311, will fund efforts to ensure Oklahomans have the skills, technology, and capacity to participate in the digital economy.

“Oklahoma must be committed to digital education as it is essential for residents to be well equipped with the skills needed to effectively and confidently navigate the online world,” said OBO Executive Director Mike Sanders. “This funding will help us cultivate workforce, healthcare, educational, and civic opportunities as we work to close the digital divide for all.”

This is the fourth broadband-related grant program directed to the OBO for administration. The three other programs, totaling more than $1.3 billion, are funding the expansion of broadband infrastructure throughout the state.