How rural communities and economic development organizations can accelerate their broadband “bridge building” efforts to overcome the digital divide.

Economic development is vital to broadband success, and broadband is vital to economic development. Despite their dependencies, many rural communities miss an opportunity to accelerate their efforts to grow and modernize by failing to collaborate. This paper details how rural communities and economic development organizations can partner with electric utility providers, broadband accelerators, and the local business community to focus on the acceleration of broadband projects in rural-designated areas. Download by hitting the button below!