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Tennessee is set to receive a game-changing $218 million grant to bring high-speed internet to over 43,000 underserved households and businesses across the state!

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Joint committee approves $218 million BEAD award to connect 43,871 Tennessee locations
The Joint Committee on Ways and Means voted to accept a $218 million BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment) grant for Tennessee, authorizing the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) to contract with internet service providers to serve 43,871 unserved locations statewide, with deployment expected to begin this spring and finish by 2028.
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March 7, 2026 at 1:11 AM
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Tennessee lawmakers have just extended the broadband equipment tax exemption deadline to 2027, paving the way for improved connectivity across the state!

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Tennessee legislature approves SB 925 extending broadband tax exemption to 2027
Tennessee lawmakers extend broadband equipment tax exemption deadline to June 2027.
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May 17, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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Tennessee lawmakers just extended broadband tax exemptions, paving the way for better access to essential services and equipment through 2027!

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Tennessee lawmakers extend broadband tax exemption through June 2027
General Assembly amends broadband taxation laws to benefit equipment and services through 2027
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May 17, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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Tennessee is on the brink of a broadband revolution as lawmakers debate a bill that could reshape internet access and redefine competition—will it bridge the digital divide or widen it?

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Tennessee General Assembly modifies broadband internet access regulations
Tennessee lawmakers amend broadband service definitions and regulations in new legislation.
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April 6, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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Tennessee's House Bill 1136 could reshape the future of broadband access, promising to bridge the digital divide and boost economic growth in underserved communities.

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Tennessee General Assembly amends broadband service regulations through HB1136
Tennessee legislators update broadband definitions and regulations in amended House Bill 1136.
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February 20, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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Tennessee's House Bill 1181 could revolutionize broadband access by extending crucial tax exemptions, but will it truly bridge the digital divide or just deepen the debate?

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Tennessee General Assembly amends tax exemption for broadband equipment and services
Tennessee's new law removes tax deadline for broadband equipment and services exemption.
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February 18, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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Tennessee is making waves in broadband access with a groundbreaking $264 million investment aimed at bridging the digital divide and empowering residents with essential online skills.

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Tennessee invests $264M in broadband programs to expand digital access
Tennessee allocates $264 million to enhance broadband infrastructure and digital skills programs.
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February 12, 2025 at 11:51 PM