The following press release is from the USDA on March 30, 2020. WASHINGTON, March 30, 2020 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Bette Brand today announced that USDA has extended the deadline for ReConnect Pilot Program applications to April 15. “In light of the COVID-19 National Emergency, USDA is extending the application deadline for …
VA, Microsoft to expand rural broadband through partnership
Published by Becker’s Healthcare on May 23, 2019 By Emily Rappleye The Department of Veterans Affairs and Microsoft are partnering to extend broadband internet connectivity in rural areas, improving access to services like telemedicine for 4.7 million veterans. The agreement was formalized in April and announced May 22. The partnership will help the VA provide more access to continuous care, …
