The Federal Government has been dispersing broadband expansion grants to encourage economic development in rural areas. Beyond the direct economic impacts of these investments, there are also further economic impacts that positively benefit communities and local industries. Easier access to high-speed and reliable broadband can increase workforce development and employment opportunities for remote workers. Remote work prospects can also encourage migration to less densely populated areas, which has economic impacts on regions.  

In this webinar, we will demonstrate how REMI PI+ can be used to forecast the economic impacts of broadband expansion. We will also show how fast and reliable broadband expansion service affects varying demographics, including race, gender, and income quintile, differently. Demographic analysis will be conducted using REMI SEI.