BBT Secures Significant Grant Awards to Expand Fiber Optic Infrastructure Across Rural West Texas
BBT is proud to announce a series of grant awards aimed at enhancing high-speed internet connectivity across several rural communities in West Texas. These awards, totaling over $5.38 million, will allow BBT to expand its fiber optic infrastructure to underserved areas, providing scalable internet speeds of 1 gig/gig with an accessible low-cost option of 100/20 Mbps. This crucial investment will ensure that more residents and businesses in these regions gain access to the reliable, high-speed internet they deserve.
Project Summaries:
Fort Davis Project
Grant Amount: $2,004,599
Locations Served: 220
Details: The Fort Davis project will extend fiber optic infrastructure to 220 locations, offering high-speed internet with scalable speeds of 1 gig/gig. A universally available low-cost option of 100/20 Mbps will be provided to ensure all residents and businesses have access to affordable internet.
Limpia Crossing Project
Grant Amount: $1,721,733
Locations Served: 123
Details: This project will serve 123 locations in Limpia Crossing, building out fiber infrastructure that provides speeds of 1 gig/gig, with a low-cost 100/20 Mbps option available to residents and businesses alike.
Fort Davis Texas (Sunset)
Alpine Project
Grant Amount: $1,108,389
Locations Served: 37
Details: The Alpine project will expand fiber infrastructure to 37 locations, offering reliable internet with 1 gig/gig speeds, as well as a 100/20 Mbps low-cost option for universal access.
Iraan Project
Grant Amount: $315,981
Locations Served: 99
Details: Iraan will see fiber optic infrastructure brought to 99 locations, providing scalable internet speeds of 1 gig/gig, along with a low-cost alternative of 100/20 Mbps for those seeking more affordable options.
Marathon Project
Grant Amount: $235,743
Locations Served: 34
Details: Marathon will benefit from fiber optic expansion to 34 locations, with high-speed internet of 1 gig/gig and a 100/20 Mbps low-cost option to ensure connectivity for all community members.
