Bridging the Digital Divide will require help from all of us
Bridging the #digitaldivide will require help from all of us. Hear from industry leaders on all aspects of the digital divide and how we’re working together to create more #connectivity.
A Pipeline of Spectrum Brings Endless Possibilities
By AT&T Connects
5G does more than just keep us connected at home and on the go. It’s also spurring technological innovation across industries that is transforming the way we live, work, and play, deepening our connection to the world around us. Our 5G networks are made possible by access to wireless spectrum.
Hear from President and CEO of CTIA, Meredith Attwell Baker, on the importance of spectrum below.
Digital Divide: Access, Affordability and Adoption
By AT&T Connects
Access to the internet impacts all aspects of life: education, telemedicine and banking to name a few. When we think about how to help bridge this digital divide, there are three key areas to focus on:
- Access: It’s important that networks reach as many people as possible – from rural to urban communities, on tribal lands and beyond.
- Affordability: The next step is providing options for making high-speed internet low or no cost to those who need it.
- This is where the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) comes in. The ACP is a $14 billion federal program that currently supports 17 million enrolled families to afford internet access. Long-term funding for the ACP is currently being debated in Congress but the importance of the program is unquestionable.
- Adoption: Even some who have access to affordable, high-speed internet don’t have the digital skills or access to equipment, like smartphones or laptops, to use it. The final step is to ensure everyone knows how to safely and confidently use the high-speed internet they have access to.
- This includes providing training on digital skills and cyber safety for personal and professional internet use, in addition to outreach efforts to distribute devices.
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