The march goes on to bring high speed internet access to rural America. We’re becoming a wired countryside folks. How are you gearing up to communicate?

Deputy Agriculture Secretary Chuck Conner announced today that broadband and telecommunications loans totaling almost $210 million are being awarded to communications firms in four states. The funds, provided through two USDA Rural Development programs, will allow for the extension of new and improved telecommunications services to more than 40,000 residential and business subscribers.