Gadsden State Joins 7-College Alabama Fiber Network as 24 Campuses Target 2027 Connection
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Updated · Gadsden Times · Aug 13
Gadsden State Joins 7-College Alabama Fiber Network as 24 Campuses Target 2027 Connection
2 articles · Updated · Gadsden Times · Aug 13
Summary
Gadsden State Community College was named one of seven first-wave anchor institutions on the Alabama Fiber Network, a statewide broadband push announced Aug. 12 at the ACCS board meeting.
The college will act as a community hub, offering public Wi-Fi, digital literacy training and support for last-mile connections in rural and underserved areas lacking reliable home internet.
Through the network, Gadsden State gains a dedicated high-capacity data system designed to let colleges share academic resources, administrative tools, research opportunities and emerging technologies more securely.
The Alabama Community College System plans to connect all 24 community and technical colleges to the fiber network by the end of 2027, broadening teaching, workforce development and community access statewide.