Where is Arkansas in terms of broadband internet advancement? [Video]

ARKANSAS, USA — A recent study shows that Arkansas is the number 1 state in the nation for gains in broadband access over the past four years.

From online learning to telehealth visits, people are using the internet at home more and more often, and many Arkansans, especially in rural areas, are not able to use these resources because they don’t have access to broadband. 

That’s what the Arkansas State Broadband Office has been working to address, and the results of a recent study show progress.

The study by Hosting Advice revealed that Arkansas has seen a 9% increase in broadband access across the state over the past 4 years, with close to 120,000 new connections. 

Of all the counties in Arkansas, Benton County had the most gains. 

State broadband director Glen Howie said there is more than one reason for that growth.

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