U.S. Government Release $795 Million for Broadband in Poor Communities

The U.S. Departments of Commerce and Agriculture have released $795 million–augmented by some $200 million in private

investments—to underwrite grants and loans for 66 projects nationwide aimed at extending broadband Internet access to businesses, healthcare facilities and schools in underserved communities.

The government said that the funding, the second round of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), is part of the overall $7.2 billion designated for broadband expansion nationwide, $4.7 billion of which comes through the Commerce Department and $2.5 billion from the Department of Agriculture.

“The Departments of Commerce and Agriculture will invest in 66 new projects across America that will finally bring reliable broadband Internet service to communities that currently have little or no access,” said President Obama, in announcing the funding.

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U.S. Government Release $795 Million for Broadband in Poor Communities

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