Photo left to right: State Representative Steven Walker, NEXT COO Scott Hamby, Big Flat Mayor Glenda Wiseman, NAEC CEO Mel Coleman and State Senator Scott Flippo.
On Tuesday, NEXT powered by NAEC, announced fiber internet services will now be available in Big Flat and surrounding rural areas.
According to Scott Hamby, Chief Operating Officer for NEXT, states approximately 19,500 subscribers will be connected with 3500 miles of fiber built. Hamby spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot News on the progress of the project.
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Hamby discussed how expanding broadband internet to rural areas will benefit residents.
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Arkansas State Representative Steven Walker, who represents Newton, Searcy and Izard counties along with a portion of Baxter and Stone counties, shared his thoughts on broadband expanding in to rural areas.
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Anticipated completion of the mainline build is in the 1st quarter of 2024 with connections to start soon after.
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