Pandemic exposes the dark side of the digital divide
Researchers say internet disruptions could have deadly consequences.
On Apr 13, 2020 by Claire Goforth
Reddit co-founder calls out cable companies over lack of broadband
Ohanian and Rep. Stephanie Murphy discussed the digital divide in a chat about coronavirus.
On Apr 9, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich
35 senators call for next coronavirus bill to include funding to close the homework gap
They argue for $2 billion in E-Rate funds in the next coronavirus relief bill.
On Apr 3, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich
This story of a woman applying for a job epitomizes the digital divide
How do you apply for a job online without a computer or an email address?
On Jun 26, 2019 by Katie Balevic
Disconnected in Silicon Valley’s shadow
While Facebook looks to bring internet access to India, many in nearby Fresno struggle with digital literacy.
On Aug 14, 2016 by Rebecca Huval
Untangling Google Fiber’s twist on America’s unending digital divide
Google’s high-speed internet service is helping close—and widen—the digital divide.
On Jul 4, 2016 by Lauren Walker
Tech groups ask DNC and RNC to add internet policies to party platforms
‘A free and open internet is an engine of economic growth,’ the groups told the two major parties.
On Jun 6, 2016 by Eric Geller
House committee looks to limit cost of FCC’s low-income Internet-subsidy program
A bill to cap the program’s budget will be considered sometime this month.
On Apr 1, 2016 by Eric Geller
FCC votes to subsidize Internet for low-income Americans and craft broadband privacy rules
The agency says its two controversial plans will protect and empower consumers.
On Mar 31, 2016 by Eric Geller
How the U.S. government will bring high-speed Internet to low-income families
Can this project finally close America’s digital divide?
On Jul 30, 2015 by Eric Geller
A surprising number of Americans still don’t have Internet access
Some of them don’t even want to go online.
On Jul 29, 2015 by AJ Dellinger
Obama launches new program to bring high-speed Internet to low-income families
ConnectHome program aims to further close the digital divide.
On Jul 15, 2015 by Eric Geller
The digital divide isn’t racial—it’s economic
But while more African Americans are gaining access to the Internet, their voices are still marginalized online.
On Jan 7, 2014 by Aaron Sankin
Mobile-only Internet users face a harsh new digital divide
Imagine applying for a job on your smartphone. For many American Internet users, that’s reality.
On Nov 22, 2013 by Aaron Sankin
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