Congress has passed a $200 billion bipartisan bill to bring high-speed internet access to every rural American household by 2030, the largest broadband investment in US history.
The Plan
The legislation funds fiber-optic deployment to 25 million unconnected households, satellite internet subsidies for the most remote areas, and digital literacy programs for seniors.
Economic Impact
Economists project the investment will add $80 billion annually to rural economies through remote work opportunities, telemedicine access, and agricultural technology adoption.
- $200B for universal rural broadband
- 25 million households to be connected
- Completion target: 2030
- Projected $80B annual economic boost