The Biden administration on Thursday is expected to announce a $400 million program to expand high-speed internet access in rural areas.
The Department of Agriculture program, which taps into last year’s $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure deal, will provide high-speed internet for 31,000 rural residents and businesses across 11 states, according to the administration.
“The investments I am announcing today will help 31,000 people and businesses in large and diverse regions across the country access new and critical opportunities,” said USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack. “Under the leadership of President Biden and Vice President Harris, USDA knows rural America is America’s backbone, and prosperity here means prosperity for all.