WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Chris Coons announced that he will co-sponsor the Gigabit Opportunity Act or GO Act. The tech neutral, bipartisan legislation sponsored by Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) would accelerate the development of high-speed internet in low-income urban and rural communities.
“Access to fast, reliable, and affordable high-speed internet is essential to the success of our students, families, and businesses, especially in low-income and rural communities. I frequently hear of connectivity issues in the more rural areas of my home state of Delaware, including portions of Kent and Sussex Counties. I’m pleased to support this bill, which will complement existing efforts within states and localities, to help direct investment to communities most in need of assistance,” Senator Coons said.
The GO Act has already garnered broad support from Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai and numerous stakeholders. Last week, U.S. Representative Doug Collins (R-Ga.) introduced a companion bill in the House of Representatives, co-sponsored by Representative Jason Smith (R-Mo.).
The legislation would expand broadband deployment by:
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