National Telecommunications and Information Administration and

Abstract: This is a joint report of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) in response to a request by ten U.S. Senators that NTIA and RUS examine six issues related to the availability and deployment of advanced telecommunication capabilities to all Americans, particularly those who live in rural areas. The report provides an initial assessment of the availability and rate of deployment for rural and non-rural areas to help gauge whether all American are benefiting from advanced capabilities.

Keywords: broadband; telecommunication services

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