Digital connections have become more important in a time of social distancing, but rural broadband access still lags behind cities.
The digital access “homework gap” most severely affects students in poor households and is compounded in rural areas by a lack of broadband internet infrastructure.
Broadband access in rural areas is linked to increased job and population growth, higher rates of new business formation and home values, and lower unemployment rates.
During a Baltimore Data Day session, leading experts shared research findings and recommended how to advance access to digital resources.
The Richmond Fed participated in a conference with municipal governments and technology innovators to address shared issues faced by cities and communities.
How serious is the digital divide across the country and in the Fifth District? It depends on who you ask.
This issue of 5th District Footprint examines limited household internet connectivity in the District, including how connectivity differs between urban and rural households.
The Richmond Fed's Charlotte Branch hosted one of several innovative discussions on digital inclusion and workshops for advancing broadband access and applications.
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