Rio Grande Valley Broadband Coalition
A partnership working to accelerate digital connectivity and opportunity in South Texas
The RGV Broadband Coalition brings together 60+ local governments, broadband operators, educational institutions, nonprofits, foundations, and firms across Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy counties. Together, members align on a shared plan, unlock federal and philanthropic capital, and build the digital infrastructure, skills, and workforce South Texas needs.
Digital Opportunity Plan
Developed by the coalition, the RGV Broadband & Digital Opportunity Plan provides a regional strategy to expand broadband access, build digital skills, and advance economic opportunity to improve the lives of residents across Rio Grande Valley.
FOR MEMBERS
Coalition Member Hub
Updates, resources, and tools for coalition members.
Not yet a member?
To find out more about joining the coalition, email ricardo@connecthumanity.fund
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
Coalition highlights
AI data-center negotiations
Coalition guidance is helping drive a regional approach to negotiating local benefit in data center development .
Workforce development
Connect U is a workforce program preparing residents for careers in fiber.
Network expansion
Brownsville secured $21.9M to build 131 miles of fiber, extending internet access and opportunity.
Youth Digital Ambassadors
High school students are stepping up as educators through the RGV Digital Ambassadors Program.
Coalition Members & Team
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
Lone Star National Bank
Workforce Solutions Lower Rio Grande Valley (Hidalgo-Starr-Willacy)
Workforce Solutions Cameron
Jordana Barton-García
Coalition Director
Ricardo Saenz
Coalition Manager
Get involved
Interested in joining, funding, or partnering with the coalition? Email jordana@connecthumanity.fund.
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