Biden plans to spend $100bn to bring affordable internet to all Americans
by Kari Paul in San Francisco from on (#5G1FM)
Prioritizing broadband systems is a pillar of the infrastructure bill, which would help the a staggering 35% of people who lack access
Joe Biden's massive infrastructure bill will prioritize broadband expansion as a top goal, earmarking $100bn to bring affordable internet to all Americans" by 2029.
The plan, details of which the White House released in a fact sheet on Wednesday afternoon, seeks to reach 100% high-speed broadband coverage" across the US. It will do so while prioritizing broadband networks owned, operated by, or affiliated with local governments, non-profits, and cooperatives" in a clear rejection of partnerships with big tech firms.
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