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Industry groups, equity advocates applaud infrastructure bill’s broadband provisions

The bulk of funding for high-speed internet would go toward grants for broadband projects in unserved areas, with 10% of the funds set aside for projects in “high cost" areas.

The compromise infrastructure deal ncludes $65 billion for broadband expansion, but gaps would remain. (Dreamstime/TNS)
The compromise infrastructure deal ncludes $65 billion for broadband expansion, but gaps would remain. (Dreamstime/TNS)Read moreKonstantin Sutyagin/Dreamstime /
    by Steven Harras, Tribune News Service
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