Pandemic exposes Kent County’s broadband internet access disparities, prompting panel to address gaps
Updated Feb 17, 2021;
Posted Feb 17, 2021
Kent County officials on Monday, Feb. 15, announced the formation of a subcommittee tasked with examining existing broadband coverage in the county, what barriers to broadband internet access are present and how to fund strategies to break those barriers. (MLive File Photo)The Flint Journal
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Of those households without internet, roughly 36% of them have incomes of $20,000 or less.
With a pandemic that has forced many online to work, learn, socialize and more, Kent County leaders want to start breaking down the barriers hindering high-speed internet access to all in the county.