Broadband Office
Steven Porch

Steven Porch

Executive Broadband Manager for ARC Broadband Program

Steven Porch is Chief Legal Counsel and Executive Broadband Manager for the Department of Commerce. He will provide oversight and guidance for the Arkansas Rural Connect Grant Program.

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Emergency Broadband Benefit Program EBB (Click below for details)

Emergency Broadband Benefit Program Available for qualified Arkansans: Money for broadband services, tablets, or computers – Arkansas Department of Commerce – Broadband Office

Opportunities For Arkansas Rural Connect Applicants:

  • We are now accepting and reviewing applications in anticipation of additional Federal and State funding.
  • Internet Service Providers (ISP’s) and Electric Cooperatives and their subsidiaries may now apply.
  • Other companies capable of deploying broadband are also allowed to apply.
  • Communities under 500 in population may now apply.
  • ISP’s and Electric Cooperatives do not have to deploy to the entire community due to flexibility in the deployment rate.
  • ISP’s and Electric Cooperatives must include the area they plan to cover in their application.
  • Applicants must include a letter with their application explaining how deployment will assist with telemedicine, distance learning, and telework.

Please contact the Arkansas Department of Commerce Broadband Office with any questions.

Resources

State Broadband Report

Survey Map

State Broadband Plan

AR Rural Connect

AR Rural Connect Application

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