Dedicated Web host, Internet America, appoints former Texas governor

Provider of Broadband Internet services, Internet America, Inc., has appointed former Texas Governor, Mark White in the role of Counsel on Rural Broadband Development, whose duties will include the development of public private partnerships to bring broadband internet to rural areas.

Uutilizing the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the initiative includes the allocation of $7.2 billion to provide broadband access to rural and underserved areas throughout the United States. He will join Internet America as a salaried employee with possible additional compensation, including stock options, based on the Company’s success in establishing alliances for beneficiaries of stimulus funds...