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Governor Greg Abbott celebrated Charter Communications' announcement to invest $1.3 billion in upgrading and expanding broadband infrastructure and technology across Texas. This investment will enable Charter Communications to provide symmetrical and multi-gigabit speeds throughout the state and fund rural broadband expansion for unserved and underserved homes and small businesses in Texas.

Governor Abbott expressed his gratitude to Charter Communications for their partnership in bringing broadband access to every corner of the state, stating, "Today's $1.3 billion investment in infrastructure and technology from Charter will help bring broadband access to more Texans. With this new investment, Texans who live across the big and beautiful reaches of our great state will have the same internet access that those in big cities do."

Highlighting the importance of broadband access, Governor Abbott emphasized its role in supporting the economy, education, and healthcare. He thanked Charter for their investment in the future of Texas and their contributions to the Rio Grande Valley.

The Governor was joined by Harlingen Mayor Norma Sepulveda, as well as representatives from Charter Communications and local leaders. Governor Abbott also highlighted the legislation he signed to expand broadband access, including House Bill 5, which aims to deliver high-speed internet to every corner of the state, and House Bill 1960, which established the Governor's Broadband Development Council. This year, Governor Abbott signed House Bill 9, creating the Texas Broadband Infrastructure Fund with $1.5 billion allocated for broadband expansion.

Governor Abbott's commitment to ensuring every Texan has access to reliable, high-speed internet was recognized last year when he received the Broadband Trailblazer Award and the Broadband Champion Award.

Charter Communications' investment in broadband expansion in Texas will contribute to bridging the digital divide and connecting more Texans to essential services and opportunities.

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