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Governor Andy Beshear Announces Rural Broadband Expansion Across Eastern Kentucky
Kentucky connects 22,000 rural mountain homes to high-speed gigabit fiber internet networks.
Choseno Civic News Desk August 12, 2026 1 min read KY, US
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HAZARD, Ky. — Governor Andy Beshear visited Perry County to celebrate the activation of high-speed fiber broadband across rural communities in Eastern Kentucky.
Connecting Every Kentuckian
The project utilized federal and state matching funds to run resilient underground fiber through previously unserved Appalachian mountain hollows.
"High-speed internet is not a luxury — it is a necessity for healthcare, education, and economic opportunity," Governor Beshear said.
Telehealth and Remote Education
Local clinics reported that gigabit connectivity has enabled seamless remote telemedicine consultations for rural patients.
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