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

January 08, 2025 10:46 AM

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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