​​​​​​USDA’s ReConnect and Community Connect programs continue to play an important role in expanding reliable, high-speed internet and closing remaining connectivity gaps in rural communities.

Support for middle mile infrastructure at USDA would reduce last-mile deployment costs and enable faster, more reliable broadband access in rural communities.​

​Congress should support USDA’s ReConnect, Community Connect and Middle Mile Infrastructure programs as key tools for closing remaining broadband gaps and strengthening rural networks.​