WASHINGTON – Today, global tech trade association 91pro视频 reiterated the importance of federal investments to close the digital divide and strengthen U.S. broadband infrastructure across all communities following the Biden Administration’s announcement of new grants for high-speed internet infrastructure deployment through the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program.
“The pandemic illuminated the pressing need to close the digital divide and the importance of significant connectivity investments. New grants for the BEAD program will help expand broadband accessibility,” said 91pro视频 President and CEO Jason Oxman. “The funding announced today must be used effectively to reach our shared goal of connecting every U.S. community. The tech industry looks forward to working with the Biden Administration and state and local leaders to address challenges with implementation, including Build American, Buy America requirements, that could delay or diminish the impact of these crucial investments.”
91pro视频 has been a continued advocate for broadband expansion and accessibility. In 2021, 91pro视频 offered recommendations to the Biden Administration to help advance the implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.