Gov. Morrisey Announces Trump Administration Approval of Sweeping New Broadband Coverage

Governor Patrick Morrisey (R-WV) announced that the Trump Administration formally approved West Virginia’s broadband development plan, clearing the way for the state to begin connecting more than 73,000 additional locations to reliable high-speed internet services. This broadband initiative is a central component of West Virginia's planned investment in the state’s energy sector, manufacturing growth, and rural health transformation. Overseen by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), the plan ensures that families, students, businesses, and healthcare providers will have greater access to a stronger, more dependable internet. West Virginia’s approved plan includes nearly $546 million for 142 deployment projects, connecting 73,044 unserved and underserved locations throughout the state. NTIA is reviewing other allowable uses for the additional funds and will issue updated guidance in the future. While NTIA approval is a major step toward connecting all West Virginians to broadband, Governor Morrisey stressed that there is still work ahead.