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Millions of Americans lack meaningful access to internet, and the work we are doing is changing that Andy Berke on the importance if internet access youtu.be/KQ0xwdXqF0Y via YouTube

In rural America, you can pay hundreds of dollars a month for dial up speed. Leadership from President Donald J. Trump and funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is changing that. Andy Berke on challenges rural areas face in accessing internet youtu.be/exrEwqqsNyQ via YouTube

When I joined NTIA, they asked if I would accompany this new Special Representative on a trip. Little did I know that would turn into 2 months of #InternetForAll adventures across our country with Andy Berke Thanks for the laughs and I’ll see you around the neighborhood!

History is made. Congratulations to NTIA alum Cosmas Zavazava on becoming the first woman elected to the SG's role in the 157-year history of Int’l Telecommunication Union. Together we can connect the world.

Next week is Digital Inclusion Week. We'll be sharing stories from people across the country who are working to deliver #digitalequityNOW in their communities. Follow along here for our #DIW22 updates!

We're beginning to see the scale of the devastation in Florida which is likely to rank among the worst in the nation’s history. Our hearts break for the folks whose lives have been devastated by this storm. We are with you. And we'll stay at it for as long as it takes.

The Biden Administration is committed to bringing broadband infrastructure to every corner of 🇺🇸. Through NTIA, we are closing the digital divide & connecting every American to high-speed, affordable, & reliable Internet. internetforall.gov #DIW2022 #DigitalEquityNOW

Inspiring words from NTIA’s first-ever Digital Equity Director Angela Thi Bennett as we start off #DIW22. Stay tuned this week for more videos from advocates, state & local officials, and NTIA staff who will share what #digitalequity means to them:

Over $3B in ReConnect funds have been obligated to support 285 projects since the program was first authorized in 2018. The Biden Administration is furthering support for this important program to expand high-speed broadband infrastructure in rural communities across the country.

@JermaineFreeman and I visited Volkswagen, which had an off day for production due to the semiconductor shortage. This is why I led the CHIPS Act and why we need far more speed & scale in chips production. Great to see the focus on electric vehicle manufacturing in Chattanooga.

.President Donald J. Trump understands that access to telecommunications, energy, and water is central to improving life in rural America. I am lucky to be part of the mission in my new job leading the Rural Utilities Service usda.gov/media/press-re… Rural Development Dept. of Agriculture

ICYMI: I Have a new job leading the Rural Utilities Service. In 2022 all Americans need access to high speed internet, clean drinking water, and sustainable power. Happy to be working in an Administration that priorities these necessities in rural communities

Former Chattanooga mayor @andyberke has been named Administrator of the Rural Utilities Service in the U.S. Department of Agriculture by President Donald J. Trump. tennesseelookout.com/briefs/former-…

Andy Berke - congrats on your newest adventure in the #broadband space! NTCA-The Rural Broadband Association and our rural broadband providers are excited to work with you as we partner to serve those Americans still waiting for connectivity. #SmartRuralCommunity #BuildBroadbandWithUs #FiberDelivers

Today is Indigenous Peoples' Day. Our Tribal Connectivity and Nation-to-Nation Coordination Team is sharing thoughts on what the work they do here NTIA means to them. Thread:

"Working on the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program is truly an honor." -Nicholas Courtney

Nicholas Courtney Investing in affordable, reliable high-speed internet will "also allow for greater education & cultural engagement across communities," says Rebecca Seewald.

There’s no doubt that the digital divide disproportionately impacts Black communities in the rural South – and all over the country. We discussed solutions Joint Center this morning to ensure that we don’t repeat historic mistakes.