The U.S. Department of Agriculture grants do not go to the areas that need it. Example:
If a nerby city under the same excange as you has DSL but DSL doesn't server your area. You do not qualify.
If people near you make to much money your area doesn't qualify.
In over 100 rual areas that I know tried to get it only 3 qualified under the rules.
Myself I have no broadband in this rual area but do not qualify for grants due to DSL in the city 15 miles away..
The entire program is a Joke. What we really need is for the FCC to require the Phone companies to upgrade the existing phone lines so they can serve everyone with DSL.
The grants are a Joke
The U.S. Department of Agriculture grants do not go to the areas that need it. Example:
If a nerby city under the same excange as you has DSL but DSL doesn't server your area. You do not qualify.
If people near you make to much money your area doesn't qualify.
In over 100 rual areas that I know tried to get it only 3 qualified under the rules.
Myself I have no broadband in this rual area but do not qualify for grants due to DSL in the city 15 miles away..
The entire program is a Joke. What we really need is for the FCC to require the Phone companies to upgrade the existing phone lines so they can serve everyone with DSL.