Rural internet providers must now report their service data for the next three years

The US government has approved new reporting rules for companies that get federal money to provide internet in rural areas. These companies must now submit detailed data on their service for the next three years.

The US government spends billions of dollars to bring internet to rural areas. For years, it has been hard to tell if this money actually led to better service. These new rules mean the government will finally get consistent data to see if the programs are working.