Closing the Digital Divide: Broadband Infrastructure and the CRA

Access to broadband is as fundamental to progress as electricity was at the turn of the last century, but broadband access and adoption continues to lag for some populations, particularly lower-income and rural communities. Under the CRA, infrastructure investment now includes broadband, and the regulatory agencies identify communications infrastructure as an essential community service. This webinar will highlight possible opportunities for financial institutions to help close the digital divide while receiving CRA consideration.   Thursday, January 11, 201812:00 p.m. Pacific / 3:00 p.m. Eastern   The Connecting Communities® webinar series is sponsored by the Federal Reserve System. Participation is free, but preregistration is required. All sessions are recorded and archived.       Looking for more on broadband investments and CRA?   Join us in Miami for the 2018 National Interagency Community Reinvestment Conference. Speakers will share more on broadband infrastructure as a CRA investment opportunity along with a wide range of other ways to build resilient and inclusive communities. Don’t miss this opportunity to talk to the regulators, meet with your peers, and learn how CRA loans, investments, and services can have a positive and lasting impact in the communities we serve.