Stimulus money targets rural broadband access

The federal government plans to spend more than $7 billion over the next two years to increase broadband Internet access in rural America. We haven't seen anything quite like this since government efforts to boost electricity and telephone access to rural residents.

PC World explained:

"Officially known as 'Title VI--Broadband Technology Opportunities Program,' the $7.2 billion in broadband stimulus money accounts for less than 1 percent (and only five pages) of the entire package. Its purpose is to spur broadband growth in under served areas of the country..."