The Senate Commerce Committee has advanced the Rural Broadband Protection Act (S.98), sponsored by Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and John Curtis (R-UT). The bill aims to ensure a thorough vetting process for ISPs applying for funding from the FCC’s Universal Service Fund, focusing on companies with proven success in deploying broadband in underserved areas. Capito emphasizes the need for congressional direction to ensure taxpayer money is used effectively, while Klobuchar highlights the bill's role in bringing high-speed internet to all communities. What do you think about this effort to improve rural broadband access? https://lnkd.in/eTZ4rFAF
