Incentivizes broadband deployment in rural West Tennessee
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) joined Congresswoman Kat Cammack (FL-03) in introducing the Gigabit Opportunity (GO) Act. The bill acknowledges the importance of high-speed internet to the 21st century economy and encourages private investment in broadband service through targeted tax incentives in areas that still lack access.
The GO Act would encourage states to designate "Gigabit Opportunity Zones,” which are low-income areas that lack fixed wireless broadband service at speeds of at least 25 megabits per second (mbps) for downloads and 3 mbps for uploads. Eligible areas for designated opportunity zones must face obstacles to economic development due to lack of broadband coverage or speed or require access to high-speed broadband for commercial purposes.
"Lack of broadband access impacts education, healthcare, and economic development in rural communities across West Tennessee and across the country. Closing the digital divide is vital. The Gigabit Opportunity Act simplifies regulatory processes which hinder broadband deployment and allows private investors to connect low-income and rural communities more easily. Cutting the red tape to allow more effective and efficient broadband deployment would help West Tennessee families gain access to high-speed internet. This is a commonsense measure, and I am proud to join Rep. Cammack in supporting this legislation," said Rep. David Kustoff (TN-08).
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