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Oak Grove to explore bringing broadband access to the town Special to The News-Star View Comments The Oak Grove Town Council has authorized Mayor Adam T. Holland to sign a memorandum of understanding with V1 Fiber to complete a needs assessment study and begin applying for funds to implement affordable broadband internet coverage for all citizens of the town of Oak Grove. “This is huge for our citizens and our towns future in the 21st Century Economic Environment,” Holland said in a news release. “Reliable access to high-speed internet is equivalent to the interstate highway system and access to rural electric service in the 1950’s. If we want to position ourselves for growth both in population and economic development, we must have the services at 21st Century Employers and future residents need to be successful in their occupations and quality of life expectations.” ....
Lack of rural broadband access in Louisiana leaves students behind, help on the way Star Communications announced its plans to start construction on its first phase of internet expansion in February. (Source: Star Communcations) By Austin Kemker | January 27, 2021 at 5:37 PM CST - Updated January 27 at 5:37 PM NORTH IBERVILLE PARISH (WAFB) - While many of the students in school today havenât had to deal with dial-up internet, those in rural parts of Louisiana are struggling with internet speeds that are similar. The fortunate students who have access to the internet in North Iberville Parish say it is spotty at best and never works when they need it. ....