The FCC has a plan to boost rural broadband download speeds to 100 MbpsThe proposed changes could see some users get a 20-fold speed increase.By K. Holt, 05.20.2022
House approves $100 billion in broadband funding for rural areasThe bill would also make high-speed internet more affordable.By A. Smajstrla, 07.03.2020
Bernie Sanders proposes $150 billion for public broadband improvementsHe also wants lower-cost service and to break up telecom giants.By J. Fingas, 12.06.2019
Ask Engadget: How can I improve my rural internet?How do you stay connected in the middle of nowhere? By A. Bouman, 09.21.2019
Elizabeth Warren reveals $85 billion rural broadband planShe also aims to restore net neutrality.By K. Holt, 08.07.2019
Canada invests $85 million in internet satellites for rural areasThe governmet is partnering with telecom Telesat. By A. Khalid, 07.24.2019
FCC announces 5G airwave auction and $20 billion rural broadband fundThe measures are part of the agency's 5G Fast plan.By K. Holt, 04.12.2019
T-Mobile opens a home internet trial in rural and underserved areasThe invitation-only, $50/month service has no data caps.By K. Holt, 03.21.2019
FCC claims rural broadband access is improvingHowever, one commissioner argues that's not the case.By K. Holt, 02.20.2019
US government lays out strategy to speed up rural broadband deploymentMore than 20 federal agencies have joined the American Broadband Initiative.By K. Holt, 02.13.2019