The US Federal Communications Commission ( FCC ) has launched the Rural Area Connectivity Task Force to support the roll - out of broadband to unconnected farms and ranches . The task force will work with the Department of Agriculture , as well as private and public stakeholders . Earlier this year , the FCC agreed to a $ 166.8 m investment to expand broadband in rural areas . Earlier this year, the Commission said rural broadband access is improving "on a reasonable and timely basis" -- though that claim was quickly disputed. It has also promised to bring over 100 rural businesses and households online .
The US Federal Communications Commission ( FCC ) has launched the Rural Area Connectivity Task Force to support the roll - out of broadband to unconnected farms and ranches . The task force will work with the Department of Agriculture , as well as private and public stakeholders . Earlier this year , the FCC agreed to a $ 166.8 m investment to expand broadband in rural areas . It has also promised to bring over 100 rural businesses and households online .