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

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