Diamond State Networks is owned by 13 electric cooperatives that are interconnecting their fiber networks to create a

The Arkansas Rural Connect program awarded funding to Ritter Communications for eight broadband projects in the state. Previously,

Arkansas is tapping funding from the ARPA program and awarding it to Windstream for a seven county rural broadband expansion project.

The Ritter XGS-PON deployment will bring 10 Gbps service to businesses in Springdale, Lowell, Fayetteville, Rogers and Bentonville, Arkansas.

CARES Act Arkansas broadband funding went to Ritter Communications for a network in Augusta, Ark. The state also contributed money toward the

USDA ReConnect Indiana awards went to two rural electric companies. Three awards were made in Arkansas, all of which went to telephone companies.
