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New Broadband Initiative Aims to Slash Rural Internet Costs

7/16/2025

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Summary

Astound Builds Broadband

Astound is teaming up with Clallam County and the Public Utility District to build a broadband network, tackling the steep internet costs in rural communities. This initiative, part of the BEAD program, seeks to improve connectivity. In Wisconsin, the BEAD program is evolving, introducing a new application process for providers to deliver affordable broadband solutions.

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Lawmakers Push Broadband

Minnesota's internet speeds lag behind, ranking seventh-slowest at just 164.68 Mbps, significantly trailing the national average. In response, lawmakers are advocating for better broadband access, particularly in rural communities. The bipartisan Rural Broadband Protection Act seeks to secure reliable service from federal funding applicants, though recent legislative attempts for fair broadband expansion have stumbled.

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Astound Builds Broadband

Astound is teaming up with Clallam County and the Public Utility District to build a broadband network, tackling the steep internet costs in rural communities. This initiative, part of the BEAD program, seeks to improve connectivity. In Wisconsin, the BEAD program is evolving, introducing a new application process for providers to deliver affordable broadband solutions.

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