Core Connect broadband wins BEAD award; county included in 10‑county open‑access project

Mar 19, 2026

County officials said the 10‑county Core Connect open‑access fiber project received more than $90 million in BEAD funding, with Cameron County included; construction could begin this fall pending final federal approval, and the open‑access model aims to reduce consumer prices and increase competition.

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Chief Clerk Annette Campbell told the commissioners that Core Connect, a 10‑county open‑access broadband project, was awarded more than $90 million in federal BEAD funding and includes Cameron County as a participating jurisdiction.

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