Is your community or utility considering offering telecommunications services? With $65 billion of funds allocated for broadband grants in the 2021 Infrastructure Act, opportunities are available to make entry into these service areas more financially feasible. But, before jumping into this business venture, there is still due diligence that your community should do, just like starting in any new business.

The 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act includes $65 billion of funding for broadband services. Here's a summary of programs and funding.