Our Mission
At RuralRISE Tech, our mission is simple: to ensure that every rural community has access to the affordable, reliable, high-speed internet and digital tools needed to thrive in the modern economy.
Broadband is no longer a luxury; it is essential infrastructure that supports education, healthcare, small business growth, precision agriculture, and community connection.
We believe technology can empower rural innovation, bridge divides, and unlock new opportunities – connecting people and places once left behind.
Why Broadband Matters
Reliable broadband connects rural America to opportunity. It fuels small businesses, supports distance learning and telehealth, enables modern agriculture, and sustains millions of livelihoods.
Just like electricity and clean water, broadband access is foundational to thriving communities and a strong national economy.
That’s why RuralRISE has made broadband a core pillar of our work.
Our Focus Areas
1. Broadband Access
We advocate for the expansion of high-speed internet in every rural community. We partner with policymakers, community leaders, and providers to close the digital divide and ensure that rural residents have the same digital opportunities as urban ones.
2. Technology for Economic Development
From main street entrepreneurs to global innovators, connectivity is the backbone of rural economic growth. We highlight and support rural innovators using technology to create jobs, modernize industries, and strengthen local economies.
3. Workforce Development
The broadband revolution requires skilled hands. Rural community colleges are training the next generation of fiber technicians, network specialists, and cybersecurity professionals. We work with partners across the country to promote these workforce pathways—ensuring residents can take part in building and maintaining their own broadband future.
4. Partnerships & Collaboration
We build bridges between rural communities, government agencies, educational institutions, and private industry. Collaboration drives change—and our network connects those who are ready to act.
Our Commitment
RuralRISE is a national network of doers, builders, and changemakers dedicated to helping rural communities lead in a connected world.
We recognize that no single solution fits every place—but also emphasize the importance of deploying future-ready, fiber-based infrastructure that ensures long-term resilience and sustainability.
Through storytelling, convening, and collaboration, we amplify rural voices and highlight what’s working on the ground—from broadband expansion to digital innovation.
Get Involved
Join us in shaping the digital future of rural America.
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Together, we can ensure that rural communities are not just connected—but empowered.