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Rural Digital Economy: Related Links

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Broadband USA—The portal to apply for broadband funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

Federal Communications Commission—An independent U.S. Government agency charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable.

National Broadband Plan—The Federal Communications Commission has been taken a lead in the development of the National Broadband Plan.

Southern Rural Development Center, Connecting Rural Communities—Offers a guide on how to improve broadband and digital connectivity in the community.

USDA's Recovery Act Information—Includes announcements about funding for Rural Broadband Projects.

USDA's Rural Utility Services Distance Learning and Telemedicine Program—Through loans, grants, and loan and grant combinations for advanced telecommunications technologies, the agency provides enhanced learning and health care opportunities for rural residents.

USDA's Rural Utility Services Telecommunications Program—Provides many programs for financing rural America's telecommunications infrastructure.

U.S. Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration—The agency works to spur innovation, encourage competition, and provide consumers with more choices in telecommunication services.

Western Rural Development Center, eCommerce Training—Provides information and training on eCommerce and businesses.

 

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Updated date: February 16, 2010