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Broadband Important to Jobs, Education and Economic Mobility
Aug. 1, 2019
During a Baltimore Data Day session, leading experts shared research findings and recommended how to advance access to digital resources.
Broadband Access
Closing the digital divide for underserved households and communities
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Article
Closing the Digital Divide
Second/Third Quarter 2020
Digital connections have become more important in a time of social distancing, but rural broadband access still lags behind cities.
Blog Post
The Homework Gap: Digital Access at Home for Students in the Fifth District
August 28, 2020
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.
Article
Smart and Secure Cities and Communities: Highlights From Washington, D.C.
July 29, 2019
The Richmond Fed participated in a conference with municipal governments and technology innovators to address shared issues faced by cities and communities.
Blog Post
Defining Broadband Coverage: It's Complicated
July 15, 2019
How serious is the digital divide across the country and in the Fifth District? It depends on who you ask.
Article
Residential Internet Connectivity Limitations in the Fifth District
May 2019
This issue of 5th District Footprint examines limited household internet connectivity in the District, including how connectivity differs between urban and rural households.
Article
Net Inclusion Conference Showcases Charlotte Programs
April 24, 2019
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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