254 of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 254 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (m) Use of E-Rate and Rural Health Care support for costs relating to internet exchange facility connection (1) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, including subpart F or G of part 54 of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations, a recipient of support under such subpart F or G may receive support under such subpart— (A) to contract with a broadband internet service provider to obtain connection to an internet exchange facility