by Anthony Morabith | Nov 3, 2023 | Business, News, Politics / Govt, Science / Technology
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...
by Anthony Morabith | Oct 30, 2023 | Business, News, Politics / Govt, Science / Technology
Missouri is listed as one of the worst U.S. states for internet connectivity with over 400,000 locations across the state without access to quality broadband. BJ Tanksley, the director of the state’s Office of Broadband Development, said his office is keenly aware of...
by Anthony Morabith | Dec 6, 2022 | News, Science / Technology, Show Me Today
The Missouri Office of Broadband Development is encouraging residents to participate in the FCC challenge process when determining the Show-Me State’s share of federal broadband funding. The deadline to file challenges is January 13. “We’ve heard about the challenges...
by Joey Parker | Feb 14, 2022 | Education, News, Politics / Govt, Science / Technology, Show Me Today
BJ Tanksley is leading the state’s efforts to implement Governor Parson’s plan to invest more than $400 million in broadband across the state. As he tells Missourinet, plans for the funding are expected to impact hundreds of thousands of Missourians and are being...