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Officials say Bedford County reaches broadband milestone; $100,000 grant signed for telehealth and digital access

5405389 · July 16, 2025
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County officials reported that United Communications has built fiber to more than 11,000 homes and completed 100 miles of fiber in eastern Bedford County; the county also signed a $100,000 broadband grant to support telehealth, veterans services and workforce development.

County leaders told the Rules and Legislative Committee they have made major progress on a multi-year broadband effort: United Communications has deployed fiber service to more than 11,000 homes in Bedford County and completed about 100 miles of high-speed fiber in eastern parts of the county, officials said. The county also signed a $100,000 broadband-ready grant from the Tennessee Department of Economic and…

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