Lone Wolf, OK — The Oklahoma Broadband Office is set to officially launch a series of broadband expansion projects that will bring high-speed internet to 14 counties, with a special focus on underserved areas in western Oklahoma — including Custer, Jackson, Kiowa, Roger Mills, and Washita counties.

In partnership with Resound Networks, the agency will kick off 20 broadband projects aimed at bridging the digital divide and opening new doors for local residents and businesses. These initiatives are part of a larger plan involving over 170 broadband improvements across the state, funded by federal ARPA programs.

A launch event is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on Friday, April 25 at Larry West Memorial Park in Lone Wolf, located in Kiowa County.

Featured speakers include:

- Mike Sanders, Executive Director, Oklahoma Broadband Office

- Tyson Curtis, CEO, Resound Networks

- Local legislators and community leaders

The event will include remarks from project partners, a ceremonial launch photo opportunity, media Q&A, and interviews with stakeholders.

The effort will improve access for thousands of Oklahomans, particularly in rural and remote communities. The Oklahoma Broadband Office says more than 70,000 homes and businesses in 57 counties** will benefit from these projects, including those in key western regions where internet access has long been a challenge.

For counties like Custer, Jackson, Kiowa, Roger Mills, and Washita, the projects represent a major step toward equal digital access — enabling improved education, healthcare, business, and economic growth opportunities.