Bridging the digital divide: Why government-owned networks aren't the solution | Opinion

The COVID-19 pandemic made this digital divide even more stark as Internet access at home became crucial for families and students to keep up with their responsibilities. According to the PEW ... Read More

$90 Billion vs. the Digital Divide: Is It Enough to Fix Internet Access in the US?

Americans on the wrong side of the digital divide lack broadband for three main reasons: access, price or ability ... also funding 5G home internet or satellite connections -- must support the ... Read More

Irving ISD, Verizon partner to address digital divide: "You can't function without access to technology"

IRVING — It may seem like technology is everywhere, but not everyone can access it. Students ... internet service at home. Irving ISD has partnered with Verizon to help address the digital divide. Read More

How slow internet speeds, infrastructure issues are widening Michigan's digital divide

Experts said in a world that increasingly relies on the internet, slower speeds heighten the digital divide ... to increase access and affordability in northern places like Richmond, Armada ... Read More

Millions of Americans could soon lose home internet access if lawmakers don’t act

There's a library roughly five miles from her home with internet access, but having to go out ... widening the digital divide between have and have-nots and potentially leading to economic ... Read More

Closing the Gender Digital Divide

We will not be able to close the gender pay gap unless we acknowledge the need to close the gender digital divide ... home Internet was what Alisha described as a "game changer," providing access ... Read More

Best Internet Providers Of 2024

We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Home. Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. Choosing an internet service provider (ISP) means finding the right one for ... Read More