Publisher's Synopsis
This report outlines a vision for how the Federal Government can increase broadband access and actions that Agencies are taking to increase private-sector investment in broadband. Previous attempts to expand broadband connectivity have made progress and provided valuable lessons that guide this Initiative. The report's recommendations are grouped into three categories: streamlining Federal permitting processes to speed broadband deployment, leveraging Federal assets to lower the cost of broadband buildouts, and maximizing the impact of Federal funding. Highlights of Federal Agencies' actions include: Launch and Effectively Execute $600 million in New Federal Investment in Rural Broadband, Using Strategies to Spur Private-Sector Capital and Maximize the Value of Taxpayer Dollars. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is preparing to deploy a new congressional appropriation of $600 million for an innovative broadband pilot program, based on modern, effective strategies that will catalyze increased private-sector investment in broadband infrastructure. These investments will prioritize projects that deploy broadband infrastructure in rural areas that are currently insufficiently connected, with the goal of increasing productivity and improving rural quality of life.This compilation includes a reproduction of the 2019 Worldwide Threat Assessment of the U.S. Intelligence Community.American Broadband Initiative * Broadband Deployment and Adoption in America * Broadband Deployment in America * Broadband Adoption in America * Mobile Broadband Deployment and Adoption * American Broadband Initiative - Workstreams * Streamline Federal Permitting * Leverage Federal Assets for Broadband Deployment * Maximize the Impact of Federal Funding * Additional Agency Actions in Support of the Initiative * Next Steps
