Broadband Coalition Launches Plan to Bridge the Digital Divide and Expand Opportunity in Rio Grande Valley

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The Rio Grande Valley Broadband Coalition unveiled the RGV Broadband and Digital Opportunity Plan, a bold initiative to ensure every home, business, and community anchor institution in the region has access to affordable, reliable high-speed internet. Much of the RGV still lacks reliable internet access, holding the region back in a world that increasingly depends on digital tools. The RGV Broadband and Digital Opportunity Plan is a roadmap to change that, focusing on:

  • Expanding broadband infrastructure to connect unserved and underserved communities
  • Increasing digital skills training to help residents navigate online education, work, and services
  • Preparing a local workforce for in-demand, high-wage technology jobs
  • Enhancing telehealth access to improve healthcare outcomes and lower costs
  • Supporting small businesses in adopting digital tools to grow, compete, and better serve their customers

Broadband Coalition Launches Plan to Bridge the Digital Divide and Expand Opportunity in Rio Grande Valley