This resource describes the transition high-speed internet access from a luxury to a necessity. The Covid-19 pandemic has exposed the true depth of the digital divide, but new funding has also delivered advances in telehealth availability and equitable remote learning. The resource discusses pandemic-drive programs that emerged in response to Covid-19, such as the Coronavirus Aid, Recovery, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, as well as the benefits of leveraging this momentum for long-term progress in broadband accessibility.
The National Broadband Resource Hub is made possible through the generous support of the Ford Foundation and Schmidt Futures. The site is administered by the Broadband Equity Partnership.