PSC supports broadband expansion in Montana

HELENA, Montana — The Montana Public Service Commission has long recognized that access to a high-speed, reliable broadband network is crucial to Montana’s societal and economic health. The experience of the Covid-19 pandemic has echoed this sentiment. A robust, modern broadband network will enable the state to offer new job opportunities, improve options for healthcare and education, and generally connect Montana with the rest of the world.

The Commission supports the initiative put forth by the legislature to direct funds from the American Rescue Plan Act toward developing broadband infrastr...