Faster Internet: Grants for Local Governments to Boost Broadband Infrastructure
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 and Indian Tribes can receive grants to improve their processes for approving internet network construction permits.
Grants can be used for employee training, hiring new staff, and purchasing technology to process applications more quickly.
The act encourages local authorities to limit permit fees to actual costs and publish them in advance.
An advisory council will be established to help solve challenges related to broadband deployment, especially in unserved and underserved communities.
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