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Bell County OKs $3.5M ARPA subaward to AMG (NextLink) to expand rural broadband
Summary
Bell County Commissioners approved a $3.5 million ARPA subaward to AMG Technology Investment Group LLC (operating as NextLink) to expand fixed‑wireless service, add 16 towers, and extend middle‑mile fiber; AMG said it will invest about $4.7 million and offer low‑income pricing.
Bell County Commissioners Court voted Oct. 28 to authorize a $3.5 million ARPA subaward to AMG Technology Investment Group LLC, operating as NextLink, to expand broadband service in rural parts of the county.
Kylie, a county staff member who introduced the project, said the subaward uses remaining ARPA funds to improve access and affordability in targeted rural areas and that AMG was selected after a competitive solicitation. The subaward amount to AMG is $3,500,000; county staff said AMG will provide additional matching funds though the precise match percentage was not specified in the transcript.
Bill Baker, CEO of AMG Technology Investment Group, described the project scope: AMG…
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