“Everybody likes and needs and understands the importance of expanding broadband,” he said when asked about his pitch.
“Whether you’re a farmer who’s interested in precision agriculture with drones and sensors … or you’re a teacher that would love to have the ability to provide distance learning opportunities for your students, or you’re a doc who wants the ability to consult with an expert who is 200 miles away with telemedicine, or … you’re a farmer who wants to have real time market information, all of that is dependent on broadband,” he added.
Biden’s $2.3 trillion package invests $100 billion in expanding access to broadband, which the White House says will help the nation reach 100 percent coverage.
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