Rhode Island Works to Bring Broadband to All Residents

The Ocean State has long supported expanding broadband access, adoption and application for its residents. Capitalizing on funding from the COVID-19 pandemic, Rhode Island established programs to keep kids in school, enable aging residents to take advantage of online resources, and bolster state opportunities in tech. “During the pandemic, households had increased reliance on broadband connections as access became essential for employment, education and daily activities,” said Governor Dan McKee (D-RI). Now, with Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act broadband deployment and digital equity funding coming down the pike, Rhode Island has already articulated how it plans to achieve universal broadband.