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#Digitaldivide: A Pew Research Center surveyfrom early 2019 found rural Americans are 12% and 16% less likely to have broadband at home compared to urban and suburban Americans, respectively.Continued gaps in deployment: While the Federal Communications Commission’s 2019 Broadband Deployment Report showedprogress in delivering broadband services in rural areas, it also reinforced what...Farmer need: According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 25% of U.S. farms have no accessto the internet.Increased funding:Federal funding is needed to fill the gap in poor infrastructure by incentivizing the telecommunications industry to bring broadband connectivity to rural areas.Better mapping: Enhanced mapping of broadband coverage will enable targeted -- and accurate -- broadband deployment for those most in need.Coordination: Stronger government coordination must occur at the federal level, as well as with states and localities, to effectively deploy these limited resources.Based on estimates we’ve seen, we believe bridging the digital divide will cost a national investment of at least $80 billion. Tell your representatives in Congress that the question isn’t how we c...Use the TestIT app to give policymakers a more accurate understanding of broadband gaps. You can find it here.If you’re a business located in a rural area, consider opening up your guest Wi-Fi to neighbors who may not have access.President Biden and Congressional leaders: Enact groundbreaking broadband connectivity legislation and continue advances in telehealthU.S. Governors: Join us in securing Internet for allU.S. Congress: Fund broadband to connect all studentsMinnesota Governor + Legislative leaders: Include broadband funding in 2020 special sessionWhat is the American Connection Project? Millions of Americans go without broadband internet access—most of them in rural communities. The American Connection Project fosters long-term digital inclusion in support of vibrant and thriving rural communities.
May 23, 2022 · Connectivity enables our ability to reach. It’s a multiplier effect that ripples across education, health care, entrepreneurship -- and well beyond. Millions of Americans lack access to broadband internet access, most of them in rural and underserved communities.
Sep 22, 2020 · The American Connection Project Broadband Coalition represents more than 100 companies and organizations who are working together to bring high-speed internet access to all U.S. households, with a focus on those in rural areas.
May 4, 2021 · Millions of Americans go without broadband internet access -- in both rural and urban communities. The American Connection Project fosters long-term digital inclusion in support of vibrant and thriving rural communities.
Apr 27, 2021 · The American Connection Corps (ACC) will be the nation's largest fellowship program focused on bridging the digital divide. Fifty American Connection Corps Fellows will serve in select states in a two-year pilot initiative.
