Broadband Technology Opportunities Program

The Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) was a U.S. government initiative designed to expand broadband internet access and promote digital literacy in underserved areas. Launched as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act in 2009, it provided grants to support projects that improved internet infrastructure and fostered technological innovation. The goal was to bridge the digital divide, ensuring that more communities, especially rural and low-income ones, could access high-speed internet for education, work, and information, ultimately enhancing economic growth and quality of life.