U.S. Senators Richard Burr and Thom Tillis, both from North Carolina, have joined a bipartisan group of senators in introducing the American Broadband Buildout Act (ABBA). The act is aimed at expanding broadband access in rural areas across the U.S. The bill, if passed, would ensure that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) provides funding to the states for the development of broadband infrastructure, with the requirement that the states match the federal funding dollar for dollar. The ABBA is designed to help bridge the digital divide between urban and rural areas.
For a comprehensive understanding of how U.S. Senators Richard Burr and Thom Tillis are collaborating with other senators to improve broadband access in rural America, click the link below. Learn more about the American Broadband Buildout Act and how it might impact the digital landscape across the U.S.