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Closing The Divide

An interactive broadband map will help identify gaps in fixed broadband access across the US to close the digital divide. It will allow people to learn about broadband availability in their local areas and nationwide. Closing the digital divide is important to attract businesses and enable existing businesses to expand. The cable industry is also committed to closing the digital divide through discounted internet services, hardware, and digital literacy programs to increase accessibility for low-income families across the country.

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Closing The Divide

An interactive broadband map will help identify gaps in fixed broadband access across the US to close the digital divide. It will allow people to learn about broadband availability in their local areas and nationwide. Closing the digital divide is important to attract businesses and enable existing businesses to expand. The cable industry is also committed to closing the digital divide through discounted internet services, hardware, and digital literacy programs to increase accessibility for low-income families across the country.

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Closing the Divide

An emerging technology that can be used to close the Digital divide is a new interactive
broadband map, which will help the public and policy-makers understand where there are gaps
in delivering fixed broadband. Broadband is used with high-speed internet. This interactive map
will allow people to learn about broadband in their areas, and across the country. It is not only
necessary to attract business and industry to underserved communities but it is also a critical
component of creating an ecosystem that supports enabling businesses to expand market reach
and customer bases.

Another emerging technology is the cable industry which is committed to closing the
digital divide by promoting the benefits of broadband, encouraging families to connect, and by
offering programs that help families overcome barriers they may face. Cable companies are
providing discounted internet services, hardware, digital literacy training, and technology centers
across the country to increase accessibility. Some examples include Comcast Internet Essential
which offers low-cost broadband services and discounted computers and Charter Spectrum
Internet assist which offers affordable internet services across its footprint.

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