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The budget for Oklahoma's upcoming fiscal year includes $42 million that will be given to companies that expand Internet access in rural areas. About one-fifth of Oklahoma homes don't have broadband.
Oklahoma lawmakers passed several bills this session to aid in the state’s effort to expand broadband in rural areas. That includes $42 million in tax rebates for companies to pay for equipment to expand broadband in underserved and rural areas.