New Alabama Governor Targets Mobile Port and Broadband Infrastructure
Gov.-elect Tommy Tuberville promises to mandate port usage for incentive recipients and complete internet expansion for 92,000 rural homes.
By Robert Marshall ·
Auburn, Alabama. The coastal economy of southwest Alabama became a central theme in Gov.-elect Tommy Tuberville's victory speech on Tuesday night, as he outlined plans for industrial growth and digital infrastructure.
Tuberville, who defeated Democrat Doug Jones, pledged to transform the Port of Mobile into a "gold mine." During the upcoming legislative session, he intends to require companies receiving state incentives to utilize the Mobile port rather than facilities in other states. "Because if business take our incentive money in this state, they’re going to use the Port of Mobile," he told supporters. "That’s the game plan."
The governor-elect also addressed the state's long-standing broadband gap. He noted that funds are already allocated to bring high-speed internet to 92,000 homes and businesses. Tuberville stated, "Broadband in every county because we’ve been talking about it since I was a coach here in Auburn 16 years ago, and by the grace of God, we’re going to finish it."
His campaign blueprint, titled the "Golden Age Playbook," proposes cutting permitting delays and utilizing all available technologies, including fiber, cable, or satellite. The plan also emphasizes tourism, with Tuberville noting that millions of visitors arrive at Gulf beaches annually. He added that the state is building ships in Mobile and preparing to grow larger.
The broadband issue has drawn national attention this year. FOX10 News produced an award-winning series called "High Speed Hope" earlier in 2026. That investigation found Black Belt families facing slow, spotty, or no service. FOX10 Investigates continues to track the grant awards and hold providers to their 36-month construction deadlines.
