RuralRISE is committed to fostering prosperity in small towns and rural communities. Its importance will only grow as artificial intelligence fuels America’s future prosperity. As a result, today and tomorrow, high-speed broadband and reliable wireless are critical tools for rural life, ensuring access to essential services, enabling economic growth and ensuring sustainability. The current Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program provides opportunities for entrepreneurship and workforce development, but these opportunities are dependent upon future-proof, high-speed connectivity that is affordable to all. As members of Congress and the current administration consider ways to get all Americans connected quickly, we ask that you ensure rural communities are positioned to thrive for decades to come.
