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Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) authorized $23,979,453 to Sunset Digital Communications over the next ten years to expand rural broadband in Southwest Virginia at gigabit speed:

“Fast and reliable broadband access promises to open up major new opportunities for the economy, education, health care, and numerous other aspects of our lives. The Federal Communication Commission’s landmark $24 million investment in gigabit-speed broadband for Southwest Virginia has the potential to reshape our future. This support will help close the digital divide. I appreciate the partnership of the FCC and Sunset Digital in bringing this important asset to our region.”

Background

The authorization will serve 6,998 locations in Virginia. According to the FCC, these locations in Virginia broken down by jurisdiction are:

Buchanan: 626
Dickenson: 1,671
Lee: 1,018
Russell: 2,556
Tazewell: 714
Washington: 9
Wise: 404

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