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Nevada's Broadband Plan Advances with Federal Greenlight

Nevadas Broadband Expansion Project Gets Greenlit: After a year-long hold due to new rules, the Trump administration approves Nevadas plan to use nearly half a billion dollars in federal funds for expanding internet access. The project, initially focused on fiber optic technology, will now include satellite internet, with 64% of unserved areas receiving fiber and 29% using low Earth orbit satellites. Checkout Solipillow.com

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