Broadband and cell service

Who can get reliable, affordable high-speed internet, cell phone service and the devices to use them, and how much public money goes to reaching places and households without them.

Expand high-speed internet access, including in rural areas

5 members
Sherrod Brown
Senate · Ohio · Democrat
“Sherrod believes every Ohio family and Ohio business should have reliable, high-speed internet which is why he led the fight to get new Ohio households connected to the internet.”
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Troy Jackson
Senate · Maine · Democrat
“While increasing access to reliable, high-speed internet is essential to keep Maine a competitive place for business and tourism, increasing access to cell phone coverage is also important. Both are critical to the economic future of this state and long overdue for the people of Maine.”
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Julia Letlow
Senate · Louisiana · Republican
“Expand access to rural broadband”
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Chris Pappas
Senate · New Hampshire · Democrat
“He worked across the aisle to pass the most significant investment in America’s infrastructure in a generation, which is helping rebuild New Hampshire’s roads and bridges, connect schools, homes, and businesses with high-speed broadband, and upgrade water and sewer infrastructure.”
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James Talarico
Senate · Texas · Democrat
“James Talarico will protect rural schools, bring high-speed internet and clean water to every corner of the state, and stand with the farmers and ranchers who feed Texas, so young people can build a life close to home.”
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“Expand access to high-speed internet: Increase funding dedicated to expanding high-speed internet access across Texas to meet the federal government’s original $3.3 billion commitment to our state.”
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“Expanded rural broadband access by establishing the Texas Broadband Infrastructure Fund.”
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Increase public funding to build out broadband

2 members
Chris Pappas
Senate · New Hampshire · Democrat
“He worked across the aisle to pass the most significant investment in America’s infrastructure in a generation, which is helping rebuild New Hampshire’s roads and bridges, connect schools, homes, and businesses with high-speed broadband, and upgrade water and sewer infrastructure.”
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James Talarico
Senate · Texas · Democrat
“Expand access to high-speed internet: Increase funding dedicated to expanding high-speed internet access across Texas to meet the federal government’s original $3.3 billion commitment to our state.”
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“Expanded rural broadband access by establishing the Texas Broadband Infrastructure Fund.”
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Expand cell phone coverage in rural areas

1 member
Troy Jackson
Senate · Maine · Democrat
“A bill sponsored by Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to create a state plan to improve cell phone coverage in rural Maine was signed into law by Gov. Janet Mills on Monday.”
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“A bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, that would increase cell phone coverage in rural Maine received a public hearing before the Legislature’s Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee on Wednesday.”
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“While increasing access to reliable, high-speed internet is essential to keep Maine a competitive place for business and tourism, increasing access to cell phone coverage is also important. Both are critical to the economic future of this state and long overdue for the people of Maine.”
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“The Maine Senate unanimously enacted a bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, that would create a state plan to improve cell phone coverage in rural Maine on Tuesday. LD 1603, “Resolve, To Coordinate a Plan to Expand Cellular Telephone Service” will now go to the governor’s desk.”
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“Improving rural cell phone coverage is vital for attracting and retaining young people, ensuring students can compete in the workforce and helping small businesses connect with customers”
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