When I went off to prison in 2010, there were parts of Madison County, Indiana without internet access, other than dial--up. Its lack showed up during the Covid lockdown.
Now, Indiana to receive $868 million in federal ‘internet for all’ program:
Indiana will receive more than $868.1 million in federal high-speed internet funding, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s telecommunications wing announced Monday. It’s part of a national pot worth more than $42.45 billion.
States must use the money to administer grant programs deploying or upgrading broadband networks “to ensure that everyone has access to reliable, affordable, high-speed Internet service,” according to a news release.
“What this announcement means for people across the country is that if you don’t have access to quality, affordable high-speed Internet service now – you will, thanks to President (Joe) Biden and his commitment to investing in America,” Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said in a news release.***
Indiana has invested in its own broadband coverage as well, primarily through its Next Level Connections grant program to eligible broadband providers.
The state has also created a handbook to help Hoosier communities expand coverage and affordability, called Steps to Success, as well as program certifying communities as “broadband ready.”
Indiana is also working on a subsidy program for student households, school corporations and rural health clinics, per the Office of Community and Rural Affairs’ website.
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