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Nearly 40% of rural Black Americans have no Internet at home; lack of available services and cost contribute to digital gap. Stalled infrastructure package contains funding for broadband.
The pandemic made clear how vital virtual accessibility is to society. However, a lack of internet access in rural areas across the United States remains, and a higher proportion of Black Americans are digitally disconnected, shows a recent study.