Faster Internet for All: Support for Local Governments
This act aims to accelerate access to high-speed internet across the United States, especially in rural and low-income areas. It establishes a grant program for local governments to help them streamline the permitting process for internet infrastructure. As a result, citizens can expect faster and easier access to internet services in their homes and communities.
Key points
Local governments will receive grants to improve their permitting processes for internet infrastructure, aiming to speed up its deployment.
The act encourages local governments to limit permitting fees to actual costs, potentially reducing the overall cost of network construction.
An advisory council will be established to find solutions for challenges in broadband deployment, particularly in unserved and underserved areas.
The goal is to provide faster and wider access to high-speed internet, which can improve quality of life, education, and remote work opportunities for citizens.
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