The Alva Regional Airport and the Alva Recreation Complex have a problem in common. Both have experienced difficulty obtaining reliable internet service. Ask F.M. Erikson about getting internet to his business in the same area, and he'll explain the issues he faced. Most areas of rural Woods County lack reliable coverage.

That may change in the next few years, according to State Representative Logan Phillips. He told members of the Woods County Economic Development Committee (WCEDC) Tuesday about big opportunities in broadband coverage coming to Oklahoma.

Phillips was invited to Alva by WCEDC...