Internet for everyone / Broadband Expansion

Broadband Expansion

Where We Stand

Our mission is to deliver broadband to every community.

Every American deserves access to reliable internet service no matter where they live. Broadband provides a vital connection that fuels economic growth, drives innovation, and opens a world of opportunities. The cable industry is dedicated to deploying high-speed networks throughout the country to ensure everyone can access the digital infrastructure that powers progress and potential.

Current Challenge

Reaching unserved areas requires solving broadband deployment challenges.

While most Americans benefit from world-class high-speed internet, many rural areas still lack broadband access, limiting economic growth, education, and overall quality of life.

This lack of access is not due to a lack of effort—building broadband infrastructure across rugged terrain to reach sparsely populated areas is a monumental task. Yet, through hundreds of broadband expansion projects nationwide, cable providers and their skilled teams face challenges head-on to deliver connectivity.

Path Forward

Connecting every American requires smart strategies and partnerships.

As federal and state policymakers dedicate efforts to connect every community, accomplishing this difficult mission will require multiple technologies and targeted projects.

To maximize impact, it’s essential to:

Enable ISPs utilizing different technologies to compete equally for broadband deployment projects. Many different players are positioned to build and operate broadband networks, and they should all be given a fair shot.
Eliminate unnecessary regulations to cut construction costs and accelerate the deployment of broadband infrastructure, making builds swifter and more efficient. Streamlining processes reduces unnecessary delays, fostering faster project completion and delivering high-speed internet to needy communities.

Dedicate funding to communities with no broadband service or areas that won't get built without government help.

Partner with experienced providers that have a proven track record in broadband deployment to ensure effective and sustainable network expansion and operation.

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