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The need to bridge the digital divide for the Native American communities

The digital divide is greater for the Native American communities than any other in the country. The FCC says 628,000 tribal households lack access to standard broadband, a rate more than four times that of the general population, and a 2019 study by the American Indian Policy Institute found nearly one in five reservation residents has no internet at home – Reuters.com, July 2020  […]

What do Rural Internet Users Need?

Where do we need to start when addressing the rural-urban digital divide? We break down 5 main connectivity concerns for rural internet users.

Why is Rural Broadband Essential?

Work from home in remote areas

How essential is rural broadband? A few examples like telehealth and remote work show what it means to live without high-speed internet in rural areas.

Why is Rural Internet So Bad?

Urban, suburban, and rural areas access to broadband internet services and available coverage solutions

Rural communities remain underserved when it comes to broadband internet services, even as online access becomes essential for all aspects of life.