The Federal Communications Commission has awarded Nevada $29.2 million to expand broadband Internet access throughout rural Nevada.
The Nevada Appeal reports that the money, which will be distributed through the Connect America Fund, will expand high-speed Internet access to more than 14,000 homes and businesses in rural Nevada over the next 10 years.
The award is part of a total $1.49 billion nationwide.
Four different providers won support from the Connect America Fund to do the work — California Internet, LTD Broadband, Valley Communications Association and Commnet Wireless.
The awards include $$3.76 million in Lyon County, $1.47 million in Mineral, $681.587 in Douglas, $525,022 in Storey and $4.8 million in Washoe County.
Rural areas in Clark County will see $2.57 million.