State awards more than $7.9 million in ARPA funding to expand cellular service statewide

JEFFERSON CITY — The Department of Economic Development (DED) announced today that it has awarded a total of more than $7.9 million through the second round of the Cell Towers Grant Program. Grants will be awarded to 14 projects to construct new towers that provide quality cellular service and greater 911 connectivity to high-cost areas. The program, funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), is focused on investing in the expansion of cellular service statewide.

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