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In the last few years federal, state, and local entities have deployed billions into broadband funding to help close the nation’s digital divide.

In recent years, significant funding has been allocated by federal, state, and local authorities to bridge the digital divide. Rick Cimerman, VP of State Affairs at NCTA, warns that new FCC regulations will hinder broadband expansion in rural areas.

In recent years, significant funding has been allocated by federal, state, and local authorities to bridge the digital divide. Rick Cimerman, VP of State Affairs at NCTA, warns that new FCC regulations will hinder broadband expansion in rural areas.

The  final push to ensure that every last American is served by broadband is underway, including those in the most remote rural areas.

We have spent so many years talking about getting rural broadband up to speed with the rest of urban America. A lot of funding has been coming in to help

As part of its requirements for access to taxpayer funds from the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration wants states to submit a plan