Tribes benefit from broadband access

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James Brugh

March 2, 2022

The Community Connect Program through Rural Development at the United States Department of Agriculture, seeks to help tribes build out broadband internet access for disadvantaged Native communities. The projects funded by this program help tribal citizens realize the enormous potential of the internet.

James Brugh

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