Announced by Nebraska U.S. Senator Deb Fischer, the state will receive $405,281,070 to expand broadband access and close service gaps across the state, especially in rural areas.
This funding was made possible by the 2021 bipartisan infrastructure bill, which received support from Fischer and collaborating 2nd district congressional representative Don Bacon. Funding will come through the The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)
Fischer, a member of the Senate Commerce Committee said, “For far too long, our state has lacked the broadband infrastructure communities need to unlock new economic opportunities and access critical services. This once-in-a-generation investment will do much to close the digital divide and provide more Nebraskans with the connectivity they deserve. I am pleased to see my work on the infrastructure law continue to deliver real results for our great state,”
More information on the announcement can be found here.