Indiana hoping to expand internet access to the whole state

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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- Indiana’s application for the $868 million share of the national 'Internet for All' project was granted allowing officials to take the next step in getting broadband internet to every community in the state.
This approval will allow Indiana to begin using their share of funding from the 'Bead Program', a $42.45 billion project created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law signed into law by President Joe Biden.
That bipartisan effort aims to improve high-speed internet access across the country.
But it could take some time for rural areas to see the money.
Today leaders said approvals for these funds might not happen until fall or winter.
President Biden's telecommunications advisor, Alan Davidson, says this will connect all parts of the state.
Next week, the Indiana Broadband Office will start determining what locations are considered most in need and distribute funds accordingly.