Ensure All Americans have Access to High-speed, Affordable Broadband
Jacki Ponti-Lazaruk
Chief Innovation Officer
Innovation Center, Rural Development (USDA)
Laurel Leverrier
Assistant Administrator
Innovation Center, Rural Development (USDA)
Jim Barham
Division Director - Data Analytics Division
Innovation Center, Rural Development (USDA)
By September 30, 2023, the Departments of Agriculture and Commerce will expand affordable and reliable access to broadband service by funding projects, which, when completed, will provide at least 550,000 households with reliable and affordable access to high quality internet service. This will be achieved through investment in broadband infrastructure and related activities, accompanied by outreach and technical assistance, in coordination with applicable Federal agencies, to promote American household accessibility to affordable, reliable, high-speed internet service.