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Aristata, BEAD poised to extend fiber service

One of the greatest legacies our generation will leave in the telecom industry is the realization of the 4 th utility . As we work to bring broadband internet access to every citizen, we’re following a digital version of the footsteps of our greatest generation took nearly a century ago under FDR’s Rural Electrification Act of 1936.

The bill’s $65 billion broadband package could do for internet connectivity what FDR’s Rural Electrification Act did for electric power.

© Getty The Rural Electrification Act was signed into law 85 years ago this month. It was a visionary infrastructure program for the 20th century, the centerpiece of a federal energy investment strategy that brought growth and prosperity to the South, the West, and across rural America. Because of these investments, generations of Americans were wealthier, healthier and led better lives.  Today’s energy infrastructure challenges are no less daunting. We must invest quickly and decisively to reduce emissions and stem climate change, and to improve our lagging competitiveness. New infrastru...

What does this program do? Assists energy providers and other eligible entities in lowering energy costs for families and individuals in areas with extremely high per-household energy costs (275 percent of the national average or higher.) Who may apply? State and local governmental entities Federally-recognized Tribes and Tribal entities. Non-profits, including cooperatives and limited dividend or mutual associations For-profit businesses What is an eligible area? Eligible areas must demonstrate annual average household energy cost exceeding 275 percent of the national average under benchmar...