Digital Divide

Newsom stands behind a teen on a computer. A group of people cheer and clap behind them.

California just launched the country's largest public broadband network

A person sits exasperated in front of a video call screen that reads "poor connection."

People negatively judge others who glitch on video calls, according to study

SpaceX blasts state broadband projects, lobbies for more satellite internet

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How much AOL dial-up service costs in 2025

FCC proposal would shrink broadband deployment goals

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Trump administration detonates expansion of rural broadband access

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Pope Francis warned against new technology replacing 'human relationships' in final weeks

T-Mobile and Starlink launch beta program for satellite connectivity

Streaming network

FCC investigating why broadband data caps are still a thing. What you can do to help.

Glowing internet lines over map of USA

White House announces a program to make high-speed internet cheaper for millions of Americans

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Investigating the digital wealth gap between users and the tech giants in control

More Digital Divide

The digital gender divide is about more than access, according to new Girl Effect report

New Girls & Mobile report shows social barriers are still impeding equity.

09/27/2023

By Chase DiBenedetto

Illustration of a person holding a phone with bright text bubbles around it.

Illustration of a person holding a phone with bright text bubbles around it.

USDA announces $667 million in funding for rural internet projects

The ReConnect Program aims to help thousands of homes, businesses, and facilities connect to reliable broadband.

08/21/2023

By Chase DiBenedetto

An illustration of a laptop and computer.

An illustration of a laptop and computer.