Benton Institute for Broadband & Society Supports Court Challenge to Unlawful Rollback of Digital Equity Program

“We all benefit when we are all connected—when workers connect with employers, patients connect with doctors, students connect with teachers, and small businesses connect with customers. That’s what Congress designed the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program to deliver—connectivity and opportunity for all," said Executive Director Dr. Revati Prasad. “NDIA’s action today is an unfortunately necessary step to restoring Congress’s intention. The Benton Institute for Broadband & Society stands with NDIA and all our internet-for-all allies in efforts to get and keep everyone online.” Benton Director of Policy Engagement Drew Garner said, "As we invest billions of dollars to build broadband networks, we should make sure people can actually use them. The Digital Equity Act invests in the human infrastructure of broadband and helps people access affordable internet and devices and develop the skills necessary to use modern connectivity."