In today's digital age, access to high-speed internet is crucial for accessing education, healthcare and various sources of economic mobility such as job applications.
The state is being allocated the funding to deploy or upgrade broadband networks to ensure that everyone has access to reliable, affordable, high-speed internet service.
Funds will help entities in the state construct or improve community buildings for internet access, purchase and install broadband equipment, and loan out Wi-Fi-enabled devices to those without access
Program prioritizes projects that deliver high-speed internet to areas that previously did not have broadband access. Each state and territory must create proposals that detail plans for statewide broadband
From road and bridge repairs, port and waterway expansions, airport improvements and water infrastructure construction to improving access to broadband internet and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the law has touched almost every aspect of American life.
Only Louisiana and Virginia have completed most of the steps necessary to receive federal funding designed to provide high-speed broadband nationwide. The proposal process involves eight steps that includes creating two proposal volumes, public comment periods and approval from the NTIA. The deadline to