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Klobuchar’s Bill Would Put $100 Billion Toward Broadband

July 10, 2020/

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Klobuchar’s Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act is intended “to close the digital divide and connect Americans to ensure they have increased access to education, health care and business opportunities.”

 

Ryan McGaughey, The Daily Globe

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On Broadband, Tester Tells FCC: Don’t Leave Rural Communities Behind

It is irresponsible for the FCC to allocate $16 billion using incorrect data that gives an incomplete picture of the nation’s broadband gaps. I fear this will turn into another broken promise from the FCC and rural America deserves better.”

Sen. Jon Tester – Update on available Broadband assistance

The fund would estabish a fund to compensate rural broadband providers for offering free or discounted services to families who are struggling to keep up with their bills due to COVID-19.

 


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