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States, local governments and internet providers have until Friday, Jan. 13 to challenge the Federal Communications Commission’s National Broadband Map. The map shows where service is and isn’t across the country.

State Broadband Office warns billions of dollars towards securing high-speed internet for Oklahomans could be on the line if the Federal Communications Commission doesn’t receive accurate information on current internet access.

More than a dozen Oklahoma counties will receive funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Most of the state’s American Rescue Plan Act money centered on upgrades to broadband internet infrastructure. Oklahoma lawmakers also dedicated $20 million from unallocated funds for drought relief.

By the end of the week, Oklahoma lawmakers are expected to allocate nearly all of the state’s $1.87 billion in federal coronavirus relief funds when they come back for a special session.

Seven Oklahoma counties will receive rural broadband assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Over 40 million Americans lack reliable internet access. Jared Mauch is among the ISP "mavericks" taking matters into their own hands. Now, he's getting help from the government to continue his work.

Hundreds of thousands of households in Oklahoma are missing out on a chance to lower their monthly internet bill.

Twenty internet providers, including national companies like AT&T, Comcast and Verizon have committed to the program.

Throw in inflation and expensive iPhones, and you've got all the makings of a precarious digital divide.