Raimondo Announces $42 Billion for Expansion of Broadband — Rhode Island to Receive $108 Million

Raimondo Announces $42 Billion for Expansion of Broadband — Rhode Island to Receive $108 Million

The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced Monday it has allocated funding to all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and five territories to deploy affordable, reliable high-speed Internet service to everyone in America. This “Internet for All” initiative is a key component of President Biden’s “Investing in America” agenda.

 

Rhode Island is slated to receive $108,718,820.75.

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States, D.C., and territories will use funding from the $42.45 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to administer grant programs within their borders. The President, Vice President, and Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the allocations today at the White House. 

 

 “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 Biden and his commitment to investing in America,” said Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo. “Whether it’s connecting people to the digital economy, manufacturing fiber-optic cable in America, or creating good-paying jobs building Internet infrastructure in the states, the investments we’re announcing will increase our competitiveness and spur economic growth across the country for years to come.”

 

Big news: We’re investing $42 billion to bring affordable, high-speed internet to every American.

It’s the largest-ever investment to close the digital divide — and it’s all thanks to @POTUS’ Investing in America Agenda. pic.twitter.com/8TXdvpEtIm

— Secretary Gina Raimondo (@SecRaimondo) June 26, 2023