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Middle Mile Infrastructure

The high-capacity fiber optic lines and other networks that connect local internet service providers to the wider, national internet backbone, distinct from the "last mile" that goes directly to homes.

Rural Electrification Act of 1936

A federal law passed during the Great Depression to bring electricity to rural areas, which has since been updated to include efforts to expand modern utilities like internet services to underserved rural communities.

Digital Divide

The gap in access to modern information and communications technology, such as high-speed internet, that exists between different populations or geographic areas, often leaving rural areas at a disadvantage.

Section 602(g)

A specific part of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 that deals with the expansion of middle mile internet infrastructure into rural areas.

Broadband

High-speed internet access that is always on and faster than traditional dial-up access, essential for modern online activities like streaming video, remote work, and telehealth.