Missouri is receiving more than $1.7 billion in federal funding to expand broadband connectivity. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration approved Missouri’s proposal for the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (or BEAD) Program. The BEAD...
Missouri’s Office of Broadband Development has been approved to request over $1.7 billion in funding for broadband expansion. BJ Tanksley, the office’s Director, tells Anthony Morabith that around 205,000 unserved and underserved locations are eligible for the...
MU Extension has historically focused on agriculture, home economics, and nutrition but has evolved to meet the changing needs of Missourians. Chad Higgins, the Vice Chancellor of MU Extension, joined Show Me Today to explain how they provide expertise in business,...
Missouri’s broadband development director said better internet connectivity and affordability go hand in hand. Director BJ Tanksley said in using federal and state dollars to improve connectivity, providers agree that having affordable service needs to be provided to...
Just how bad is Missouri’s internet/broadband situation? Anthony Morabith caught up with BJ Tanksley with the state Office of Broadband Development with an update on improving connectivity.