More homes and businesses in Delta, Red River and Fannin counties will gain access to high-speed broadband internet through the Federal Communications Commissionâs Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I auction, according to auction results released this month.
The three counties combined are set to receive more than $3.61 million in support to expand access during the next 10 years, according to the results. The bulk of that support was awarded to CCO Holdings LLC, doing business as Charter Communications, which will receive nearly $3.03 million to serve 1,321 homes and businesses in Red River County and $166,915 to serve 480 Delta County homes and businesses.
More than 4,800 homes and businesses in rural Crawford County are set to gain access to high-speed broadband internet service, according to the Federal Communications Commission.