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
Digital Opportunity Plan
Expanding internet access, skills, and economic opportunity across the Valley.
AI Data Centers & Communities
How to negotiate for local benefit when data centers come to town.
Resource Library
Plans, briefings, and presentations from the coalition’s work.
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
Coalition News
Workshop
Data centers are coming. Here’s how communities can negotiate.
AI data centers are expanding rapidly. Learn how communities can negotiate public benefit agreements that deliver jobs, infrastructure, and digital opportunity.
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
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.