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Hilliary companies to launch broadband expansion in Southwest Oklahoma

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BRAY — Oklahoma’s Broadband Office has helped launch a new series of high-speed internet expansion projects for Southwest Oklahoma through a partnership with Hilliary.

The projects, funded with $43.2 million in federal grants administered by Oklahoma Broadband Office (OBO), will be coupled with $22.8 million in matching funds from companies under the Hilliary brand, including Medicine Park Telephone, Oklahoma Fiber Network, Oklahoma Western Telephone, Phoenix Long Distance, Southern Plains Cable, Southwest Oklahoma Telephone and Texhoma Fiber.

The program was officially launched last week during a ceremony near Bray in Stephens County.

Officials said the projects will connect 2,007 homes and businesses with broadband internet using fiber optic technology. The awards from America Rescue Plan Act State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds were made earlier this year by the Oklahoma Broadband Governing Board. The Southwest Oklahoma project is the latest to be launched, with Hilliary projects scheduled in 11 counties: Comanche, Atoka, Cotton, Grady, Jackson, Kiowa, Latimer, Le Flore, Pittsburg, Stephens and Washita.

Gov. Kevin Stitt, along with OBO and Hilliary officials, local legislators and municipal officers, attended the event in Bray.

“Hilliary Communications is proud to be at the forefront of delivering fiber broadband to rural communities across the country, including this latest expansion project that expands fiber connections to the entire community of Bray,” said Dustin Hilliary, co-CEO of Hilliary Communications. “This project exemplifies our long-standing commitment to connecting rural America from the heart of Oklahoma. It puts us one step closer to ensuring every rural community has access to the latest high-speed internet needed to thrive in tomorrow’s economy.”

“Hilliary Communications is eager to launch expanded fiber internet across Bray, Oklahoma,” said Edward Hilliary Jr., co-CEO of Hilliary Communications. “Rural economies are the backbone of our country, and Hilliary is proud to invest in rural broadband expansion to ensure a brighter future for rural communities across America.”

“Expanding high-speed, reliable internet access is a game changer for Oklahoma families, businesses, and communities,” said Stitt. “This investment ensures even our most rural areas have the tools to fully compete in our economy. We’re delivering on an important promise to make Oklahoma Top Ten in infrastructure and opportunity.”

“Today’s launch is more than just the laying of fiber — it’s the foundation for opportunity, growth, and connectivity in every corner of Oklahoma. With each mile of broadband we expand, we’re not just bridging a digital divide, we’re empowering our communities for a brighter, more prosperous future,” said OBO Executive Director Mike Sanders.

ARPA-SLFRF-awarded grant projects will result in 50,000 homes and businesses statewide being served with affordable and reliable high-speed internet, officials said, adding the growth of broadband access across Oklahoma is just beginning. In September, the Governing Board gave tentative approval to more than $159 million in ARPA Capital Projects Fund grants to 12 internet service providers for 50 projects in 28 counties.

Now, ISPs are competing for more than $750 million in additional grant funds through the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment program.


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