Morning Consult Poll: 9 out of 10 voters support congress using federal funds to bring broadband to all

The Internet Innovation Alliance (IIA) released a poll conducted by Morning Consult revealing that nearly all American voters support Congress using federal funds to expand high-speed broadband internet access. The majority of voters in the US want Congress to act “immediately” to close the Digital Divide.

According to the poll, nine out of 10 US voters (90%) support Congress using federal funds to expand broadband internet network infrastructure to reach those living in areas not currently serviced by a broadband internet provider, and 62% want Congress to do so “immediately.” Nine out of 10 voters (88%) also support Congress creating new programs and increasing federal funding for existing programs that either partially subsidize or provide free broadband internet access to those who cannot currently afford it, including students in low-income families. Sixty-two percent (62%) want Congress to leverage these powers immediately.