We're All Connected: Equitable Broadband Access for Everyone
Channel: New America
Date: 2013-09-23

The Universal Service Fund has connected many to communications services, but programs within the fund need to be modernized to meet the needs of the 21st century. Broadband access has important implications for economic opportunity, educational outcomes, and Internet equity, but not everyone can get online. Improved federal communications policy can help make affordable and robust broadband networks accessible to all Americans.