Broadband

Green energy, internet connectivity and new school buildings are likely to be on the agenda for the White House and Democrats.

Rural counties in Mississippi received a $4.6 million grant to connect schools, businesses and public services to the internet.

The idea is that internet is not a luxury, but a fundamental part of participating in the economy.

In its quest to improve internet access, the state is taking matters into its own hands.

But it will require big spending on new tech in areas with small customer bases.

Amazon recently confirmed plans to provide internet connectivity from orbit.

Efforts to expand broadband service in rural areas got a boost from the budget bill approved this week on Capitol Hill. Under the deal, the Department of Agriculture will receive $550 million to support broadband infrastructure in rural, underserved areas. It’s estimated that almost 30 percent of rural residents are without broadband compared to less […]

But are we too late to the party?

The U.S. won the race to 4G. Can it do the same with 5G?

Almost 40 percent of rural America doesn't have access to broadband internet or reliable mobile service.