The new metrics will demand 400 percent faster speeds or more, representing a bold new push for modernized technical infrastructure in low-income areas
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As COVID-19 ravages the world, closing the digital divide is more critical than ever
CNET is continuing its series that looks at why the broadband gap persists and how we go about closing it. Listen - 02:57
If there s one thing the coronavirus has shown, it s that we all need high-speed internet access to survive in an age when everyone s stuck at home. Unfortunately, at least 14.5 million Americans don t have that access (a number that may be artificially low).
It s a staggering number, especially when you consider how essential online access is for work, school and just about every facet of our lives. Broadband access is as critical as running water or electricity, even if it isn t anywhere near as available.
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