January 20, 2021—$20 billion in federal funding has been promised by the incoming Biden Administration to build up broadband infrastructure in rural America. With President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration set for Wednesday at Noon, it should only be a matter of time until this funding is allocated an
'Where my hope lies is in the states,' said Deborah Lathen, president of Lathen Consulting.
The Trump administration has been pushing out federal workers and attempting to freeze spending.
Two industry leaders warn state training mandates could stall projects, threaten rural access.
Initiative aims to strengthen U.S. telecom security and counter foreign threats.
