Broadband Bill May Bring Better Internet To Rural Georgia

Over 722,000 households in Georgia will soon lose access to a monthly assistance program used to help low-income people get online.
Senate Bill 402 directs the state's Department of Community Affairs to map out what parts of the state are “unserved” and don't have internet access.

Toby Talbot / Associated Press

More of rural Georgia may now be a step closer to getting better Internet access. The Achieving Connectivity Everywhere Act (SB 402) passed the Senate on March 29 and is now awaiting Governor Nathan Deal’s signature.

The biggest roadblock to connecting rural areas, however, is still funding.

Rural Broadband Bill