In 2017, the Federal Communications Commission estimated that it would take an investment of $80 billion to give every American access to high-speed (25/3 Mbps) Internet. With funding now available, states could begin to make this happen, but it will depend on how the money is spent. A recent analysis by The Pew Charitable Trusts examines the extent to which states are prepared to make the most of broadband dollars. It shows where states stand in regard to developing broadband plans and goals, establishing central offices, task forces or funding mechanisms for broadband deployment and mapping to determine where broadband is available.

https://www.governing.com/now/which-states-have-plans-for-broadband-funds