Senators unveil $40B bill aimed at closing the broadband divide
June 15, 2021
A bipartisan group of senators on Tuesday unveiled new legislation that aims to close the digital divide by making broadband internet more affordable and accessible. The proposed bill, reported earlier by The Washington Post, would give $40 billion in flexible funding to states, tribal governments and US territories to build out broadband networks in their communities and support local initiatives that promote affordability and adoption.
