Efforts are underway to bridge the digital divide in rural America.
More than $42 billion in funding is being used right now to expand broadband access. However, the rollout has faced a number of delays.
CEO of the Consolidated Telephone Company, Kristi Westbrock, spoke with RFD-TV’s Tammi Arender about the program, the impact of the BEAD Program, and what to expect moving forward.
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