WIRED: The US Has a Historic Opportunity to Bridge the Digital Divide

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ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE, reliable, high-speed internet is a civil right. For those who remain on the wrong side of the digital divide, economic, educational, and civic engagement opportunities are increasingly out of reach. The consequences of not being connected impact more than the households that remain offline; it has a rippling effect throughout the country, particularly as it relates to our economic future.

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