This bill reauthorizes the Community Connect Grant Program, which provides federal funding to expand broadband internet access in rural areas. The legislation updates the program's technical standards by increasing the required download speeds from 10 megabits per second to 25 megabits per second and upstream speeds from 1 megabits per second to 3 megabits per second, bringing the standards more in line with modern internet needs. It also broadens eligibility to include rural areas receiving broadband service through future network deployments funded by other federal programs. The bill extends the program's authorization through 2031, giving the initiative continued funding authority beyond the current expiration date. Overall, the measure aims to improve broadband access for underserved rural communities by updating performance requirements and extending the program's lifespan.
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