Broadband and recovery - the ARRA and state policies in 2010 | Progressive States Network

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) apportioned $7.2 billion to stimulate the development of broadband infrastructure and services. As the U.S. is now ranked only 17th in global use of broadband and information technology, the ARRA is not only considered a job creator, but also key to regaining long-term economic competitiveness for the nation.

Moreover, as a recent study documents, broadband is becoming a significant determinant of economic vitality at the local level...