Relief Bill Has $7 Billion to Expand Broadband, Thwart Huawei
- Funding to help millions afford the service, Democrats say
- Bill includes $1.9 billion to remove possible spying equipment
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The pandemic relief bill moving through Congress calls for $7 billion in spending on broadband internet, including $3.2 billion to help poor households pay for the service and $1.9 billion to boost security by removing gear from equipment providers such as Huawei Technologies Co.
The funding will “help millions of students, families and unemployed workers afford the broadband they need during the pandemic,” leading Democrats, Senator Chuck Schumer and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, said in a statement.