SUMMARY: Mississippi will receive $1.2 billion for broadband infrastructure development as part of the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program. The program, which is investing $42.45 billion across the country, is a result of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Senator Roger Wicker, who played a key role in passing the law, believes this investment will greatly benefit Mississippi by connecting small towns and rural communities to the internet. He predicts that it will boost economic development and improve access to the worldwide web for Mississippians. The funding aims to bridge the digital divide and improve connectivity in underserved areas.

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