Bluebonnet Fiber to expand broadband access in South Texas with USDA partnership

July 5, 2024
The project will benefit residents in rural communities.

On July 2, Bluebonnet Fiber announced that it has partnered with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to expand broadband access to rural households and communities in South Texas.

Bluebonnet president of operations, Wyatt Ciomperlik, said in a press release, “Our partnership with the USDA will help us better address the unique challenges faced by rural communities in South Texas and ensure that our plans align with the needs and expectations of local residents. We’re committed to providing reliable, high-speed internet access to everyone, regardless of where they live.”

Bluebonnet is now engaging in pre-construction efforts and reports that an estimated 6,684 residents across Duval, Frio, Jim Hogg, La Salle, and Zavala Counties will benefit from the expansion project. The company is also conducting a survey of residents in the impacted areas.

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About the Author

Hayden Beeson

Hayden Beeson is a writer and editor with over seven years of experience in a variety of industries. Prior to joining Lightwave and Broadband Technology Report, he was the associate editor of Architectural SSL and LEDs Magazine. 

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