### Question
How does BROADBAND ACCESS define broadband infrastructure?


### Answer
Under *47 U.S.C. § 1704*, **broadband infrastructure** is defined as:

> any cables, fiber optics, wiring, or other permanent (integral to the structure) infrastructure, including wireless infrastructure, that—


(A) is capable of providing access to internet connections in individual locations

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 1704*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 16-BROADBAND ACCESS > SUBCHAPTER I-BROADBAND GRANTS FOR STATES, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, PUERTO RICO, AND TERRITORIES**

