Building the digital future of South Texas
Rio Grande Valley Broadband Coalition
The Rio Grande Valley Broadband Coalition is a network of local partners working to accelerate digital connectivity and opportunity. Our mission is to expand access to affordable, high-speed internet throughout the region and ensure that all RGV families, nonprofits, and businesses can fully participate in the digital world.
Building opportunity in South Texas
The Rio Grande Valley Broadband Coalition is a collaborative alliance of local governments, community organizations, internet service providers, educational institutions, businesses, and nonprofits, all united in the mission to expand digital access and adoption throughout South Texas.
In the Rio Grande Valley, only 46% of households have a fixed internet subscription. Our coalition is dedicated to closing this digital divide by enabling affordable, reliable, high-speed internet access for all our underserved communities.
Our commitment is to foster a more connected and inclusive future for all residents and businesses in the Rio Grande Valley with enhanced opportunities in education, healthcare, employment, and participation in civic life.
We’re taking on the digital divide in our communities because it is the most powerful way to unlock the talents and potential our people have.
Dr. Ambrosio Hernandez, Mayor of the City of Pharr
About the Coalition
Learn more about the RGV Broadband Coalition and our plans for the future.
Resource Library
Resources created by and for the Rio Grande Valley Broadband Coalition.
Digital Opportunity Plan
Ensuring every RGV home and business can access reliable, affordable high-speed internet.
Coalition News
Press Release
City of Pharr awarded $4.8 million to launch Connect U fiber workforce program in South Texas
Rio Grande Valley Broadband Coalition partners advance its regional workforce strategy
Press Release
Broadband Coalition Launches Plan to Bridge the Digital Divide and Expand Opportunity in Rio Grande Valley
Initiative aims to expand high-speed internet, digital skills, and economic opportunity
Member Spotlight
The RGV Broadband Coalition is Taking a Stand Against the Digital Divide
The RGV Broadband Coalition is leading efforts to close the digital divide in the region.
Project spotlight
Colonia students step up as tech connectors
Discover how the Rio Grande Valley Digital Ambassadors Program is equipping the next generation of community leaders and advancing digital equity in South Texas.
In the news
Texas has billions pledged to expand broadband. Spending it is taking a while.
Despite the efforts of local governments and others, the move to provide internet access to millions of Texans has been slow and faces new challenges.
Coalition Members
Shaping the digital future of South Texas together
City of Pharr – TeamPharr.Net
VTX1
Smartcom
Lit Fiber
Resound Networks
TWIN Communications
AT&T
Charter Communications – Spectrum
Lyte Fiber
RGV Counties: Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, Willacy
Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC)
City of Brownsville
City of Pharr
City of Raymondville
Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council
Mission Economic Development Corporation
Region One Education Service Center
Vanguard Academy (K-12)
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD (K-12)
South Texas College (STC)
Texas State Technical College (TSTC)
Texas Southmost College (TSC)
UT Health Houston School of Public Health-Brownsville
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV)
AltaCair Foundation
Methodist Healthcare Ministries
Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation
A Resource in Serving Equality (ARISE)
Better Futures Institute
CareMessage
College Scholarship Leadership Access Program (CSLAP)
come dream. come build (cdcb)
Compudopt
Connect Humanity
Fiber Broadband Association
Intercultural Development Research Association (IDRA)
La Union del Pueblo Entero (LUPE)
LiftFund
MHP Salud
Older Adults Technology Services (OATS)
Proyecto Juan Diego
Texas Census Institute
Trucha
The CARDBoard Project
Brownstone Consulting
Cobb Fendley Engineering
FiberLight
Graybar
Halff Engineering
Vivacity Infrastructure Group
Workforce Solutions Lower Rio Grande Valley (Hidalgo-Starr-Willacy)
Workforce Solutions Cameron
Lone Star National Bank
RGV Broadband Coalition Team
Jordana Barton-García
Director, RGV Broadband Coalition
Ricardo Saenz
Manager, RGV Broadband Coalition
Get involved
Interested to participate in or help fund the RGV Broadband Coalition? Email jordana@connecthumanity.fund.