Press Release

NTCA Applauds Senate Passage of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:  Lauren Gaydos, 703-351-2015

Arlington, Va., (August 10, 2021)—NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association issued the following statement from Chief Executive Officer Shirley Bloomfield applauding the Senate passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the bipartisan infrastructure bill that includes $65 billion in total funding for broadband: 

“On behalf of NTCA’s community-based members who are committed to delivering the best possible broadband in rural America, I applaud the Senate for recognizing the importance of broadband connectivity in passing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act,” said Bloomfield. “For too long, broadband was seen as ‘nice to have,’ but if the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that robust, reliable, and affordable connectivity is a necessity. This funding presents an opportunity to make great strides toward on connecting all Americans and, if implemented wisely, could go a long way toward bridging the digital divide for a generation or longer. We look forward to continuing to work with Congress and the White House as this bill moves forward to ensure that all Americans, regardless of where they live, will have access to affordable internet service that meets their needs today and tomorrow.”   


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NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association is the premier association representing nearly 850 independent, community-based telecommunications companies that are leading innovative change in smart rural communities across America. In an era of transformative technological developments, regulatory challenges and marketplace competition, NTCA members are advancing efforts to close the digital divide by delivering robust and high-quality services over future-proof networks. Their commitment to building sustainable networks makes rural communities fertile ground for innovation in economic development, e-commerce, health care, agriculture and education, and it contributes billions of dollars to the U.S. economy each year. Visit us at www.ntca.org.