Digital Divide

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How many Americans don't have access to the internet?

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More than 40 million

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What has the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted regarding internet access?

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The importance of broadband as essential

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Where does Jeff live in relation to major internet providers?

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Just out of range of service

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What is a major challenge for Jeff's son regarding online schooling?

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Logging onto his online classroom

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What are the two broad solutions for connecting people to the internet?

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Bringing internet access to new places and making it affordable

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How did a community in Detroit address the digital divide among students?

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By sending out computer tablets with internet plans

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What historical comparison is made to emphasize the importance of broadband? Options: The launch of the first satellite, The development of the interstate highway system, The invention of the telephone, The creation of the Post Office and public education

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The creation of the Post Office and public education

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What is a key factor in solving the national broadband challenge?

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Multiple solutions

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What does the crisis reveal about digital divides?

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They are becoming a digital chasm

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What is the ultimate goal for broadband access according to the text?

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To ensure it's available to everybody