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Why Do Some Communities Still Lack Broadband?

Published: Oct. 30, 2020, noon

Broadband is the most commonly used form of internet access in the U.S. and provides high-speed connections through things like cables, fiber-optics, and satellites. Yet, millions of Americans still lack broadband--impacting their access to businesses, government services, education, and more. What is the status of plans to provide broadband access to all Americans? We talk with Andrew Von Ah--an expert on communications technologies and a director in our Physical Infrastructure team--to learn more.