Despite Billions in Public Funding, Rural Broadband Still Lags

Despite Billions in Public Funding, Rural Broadband Still Lags

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The video discusses the challenges faced by Caroline Roskam, a teacher in rural Maryland, due to lack of high-speed internet. It highlights the digital divide affecting families and the inefficacy of government efforts to expand broadband access. Despite federal funding, many communities remain underserved due to flawed data and lack of accountability. The FCC's inaccurate broadband maps overstate service availability, impacting funding eligibility. The video emphasizes the internet's importance as an essential service and the need for improved data to close the digital divide.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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