This groundbreaking report shows that the implementation of aggressive and fair broadband infrastructure policies is critical for the future well-being of Mississippi, which ranks among the lowest in the United States for accessibility and reliability of broadband service. It shows that urban and rural African American communities and rural communities in general tend to have less access to affordable, reliable broadband service either because it simply is not available where they live or because it is priced beyond reach. The report demonstrates that targeted investments in broadband within communities of color, low-income communities and rural areas in Mississippi is critical to creating jobs, improving educational outcomes and enhancing health services, which will lay the groundwork for a vibrant economy that will benefit all residents of Mississippi.