2024 saw big strides in bridging the digital divide and connecting rural America with better access

2024 experienced big strides when it comes to bridging the digital divide. That is according to the Rural Broadband Association’s annual scorecard on delivering high-speed connectivity to rural areas.

CEO, Shirley Bloomfield spoke with RFD-TV’s own Tammi Arender on some of the report’s highlights, how it compares to previous years, and barriers for rural America.

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