Faster Rural Internet: Community Connect Grant Program Extended to 2028
This act extends the federal "Community Connect" grant program funding until 2028, supporting the deployment of high-speed internet in rural areas. A major change is raising the minimum required broadband speeds for new projects to 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload. This ensures that more underserved rural communities qualify for funding, improving access to digital services and quality of life for residents.
Key points
The grant program for building broadband internet in rural areas is reauthorized and funded until 2028, ensuring continued investment in connectivity.
Minimum required speeds for new projects funded by the program are significantly increased to 100 Mbps (download) and 20 Mbps (upload), guaranteeing modern connectivity standards for residents.
The definition of underserved areas is updated, making more rural communities eligible for these crucial connectivity grants by raising the threshold for existing service speeds.
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Expired
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