Input sought on statewide high-speed internet plan

The Oklahoma Broadband Office is hosting an 18-stop listening tour across the state to hear from communities about their high-speed internet priorities.

The “Let’s Get Digital: Oklahoma Broadband Tour” is visiting cities and towns to gather public input for a fiveyear plan to connect the entire state to highspeed internet.

Local leaders, nonprofits, educators, healthcare providers, business leaders, and community members are all invited to a community conversation about how increased access, adoption, and use of the internet will impact economic The public is encouraged to register at https://oklahoma. gov/broadband/ outreach.html for the June 20 stop in Okmulgee. It will be held at 4:30 p.m. at the Okmulgee Public Library, 218 S. Okmulgee Street.

Residents, business owners, farmers and ranchers, leaders, members of tribal communities, and representatives for schools, hospitals, non-profits, and other community organizations will benefit from attending.

Okmulgee event: https://www.eventbrite. com/e/lets-get-digital- oklahoma-broadb and-tour-okmulgee-tickets-623965657077 For questions regarding the broadband listening tour, email or call MJ Barton, Tribal & Programs Outreach Manager, at mj.barton@broadband.ok.gov or 405-517-2393.