The Affordable Connectivity Program

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BROADBAND ASSISTANCE

Fast, reliable, high capacity fiber broadband service has quickly become vital for community and economic development. Remote work for many careers is now a reality while precision agriculture demands are ever-growing, making broadband service as essential as electricity to every home.

Rural broadband is important for:

Attraction and retention of residents
Greater economic growth
Attraction of new businesses and small business growth
Improved quality of life

It is important to act now to secure broadband service to rural Nebraskans while these resources are available.

6 STEPS TO BETTER BROADBAND

Step 1: Get Organized

Step 2: Gather Information

Step 3: Build a Community Movement

Step 4: Explore Strategies to Improve Broadband Services

Step 5: Address Digital Inclusion and Skills Development

Step 6: Develop and Implement a Plan

FIRST STEPS

Meeting the broadband needs of the rural residents of Nebraska is a priority. Millions state and federal dollars in broadband funding has been allocated to meet the unserved and underserved in rural Nebraska. PADD is here to support our region in securing broadband funds and connecting communities and counties with resources to best meet the diverse needs.

Call us so that we can better understand your broadband needs
Consider conducting a Digital Needs Assessment of your area residents to have data to support the need for broadband expansion and funding
Help us convene the right people and potential Internet Service Providers (ISP’s) to discuss next steps to serve your area