Deep East Texas coalition launches broadband workforce development initiative

Who's involved

• Deep East Texas Council of Governmentslaunched the Pineywoods Broadband Coalition
• Connor Sadrobroadband director for the council

The facts

• Roughly a billion federal dollars are funding broadband improvements in Deep East Texas.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources
• Before the initiative, 50% of the region was underserved or unserved with high-speed broadband.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources
• The coalition will not cost the council anything initially; leaders may seek local, state and federal grants later.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources
• Digital navigation training will teach basic computer operations and telehealth and video chat access.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources
• Broadband grants cover fiber optics and satellite internet such as Starlink.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

• Connor Sadro, broadband director The region is starting to see broadband access improve and that is good news.^{1 2}
• Connor Sadro, broadband director Broadband access will open thousands of jobs in the region.^{1 2}