Federal officials announced Thursday that $401 million in grants and loans are being distributed to entities in 11 states to fund programs to reach and improve the speed of internet for rural residents, tribes and businesses.
“Connectivity is critical to economic success in rural America,” U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a statement tallying the number of people who could be helped at about 31,000 in states including Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, North Dakota and Texas.
