Governor Justice announces nearly $33 million in preliminary approval of Line Extension Advancement and Development program award

Governor Justice (R-WV) announced the preliminary approval of ten awards totaling nearly $33 million through Round 3 of the Line Extension Advancement and Development (LEAD) program of the West Virginia Broadband Investment Plan. These awards will improve access to high-speed broadband and reliable service in nine counties throughout the state and represent a significant milestone in West Virginia’s continued commitment to ensuring that every West Virginian has access to reliable broadband service. Four internet service providers will install approximately 660 miles of new infrastructure, connecting over 5,200 targeted locations that previously lacked access to reliable broadband services. The four awardees are:

1. Armstrong Telecommunications
2. Citynet
3. Comcast Cable Communications
4. Spruce Knob Seneca Rocks Telephone