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Rural America Needs A Strong Broadband Advocate

RURAL AMERICA NEEDS A STRONG BROADBAND ADVOCATE

It’s past time to close the rural digital divide. While we have made progress in expanding quality broadband access for rural Americans, going virtual during much of the COVID-19 pandemic made the importance of digital equity clear. Rural America needs an advocate for their broadband access on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). 

Gigi Sohn, the Biden Administration’s nominee for FCC Commissioner, has made numerous public statements that call into question whether she will work to bring broadband to all rural Americans expeditiously.  Read more about the importance of closing the digital divide and steps the bipartisan infrastructure law has taken here

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Posted on March 31, 2022 in News.
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