A Year One Update on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: Investing in Broadband Adoption
In the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Congress recognizes that just extending the reach of broadband networks isn't enough; there is work to be done on broadband adoption as well. Many view access, adoption, and application (or use) as three legs of the digital equity stool in which individuals and communities have the connectivity and skills needed for full participation in our society and economy. Congress included the Digital Equity Act in the Infrastructure Law and provided $2.75 billion to establish three grant programs at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). The programs focus on increasing broadband adoption and ensuring that all people and communities have the skills, technology, and capacity needed to reap the full benefits of our digital economy.
A Year One Update on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: Investing in Broadband Adoption