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Internet use during pandemic illuminates urban–rural digital divide

There has long been an urban–rural digital divide, and the COVID-19 pandemic shined a spotlight on this divide as internet access became crucial. Schools shifted instruction online; workers were asked ... Read More

Can Invisible Lasers Help Bridge the Digital Divide? I Toured This Futuristic Cell Tower to Find Out

I traveled to remote Washington to witness Taara, a futuristic technology using light beams to deliver high-speed internet where fiber can't reach. Joe Supan is a senior writer for CNET covering home ... Read More

Janus Norman: AB 1414 Internet Billing Bill Will Widen Digital Divide, Hurt Those It Claims to Help

At a time when millions of California residents are struggling to make ends meet and the price of everyday expenses continues to rise, new legislation threatens to take away a vital tool keeping ... Read More

Rural B.C. residents still struggle with high-speed internet access, study finds

A new study from UBC Okanagan has found that many residents of rural British Columbia continue to face significant challenges accessing high-speed internet, despite growing reliance on digital ... Read More