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by Shawn Cochran, Senior Policy Advisor, Office of Policy Analysis and Development

Internet usage gaps still persist among lower-income families, although more people are using mobile data plans to get online.

Event Date: October 30, 2018
Event Time: 8:30am to 4:00 pm
Event Location: Roanoke South County Library
Presentation: Virginia Broadband Summit 2018  

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s BroadbandUSA Program and Virginia's Center for Innovative Technology are hosting the Virginia Broadband Summit at the South County Library in Roanoke, VA on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm.

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By David Redl, Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information and NTIA Administrator

The digital divide is showing signs of giving way as more Americans from all walks of life connect to the Internet. Several historically disadvantaged groups showed significant increases in online adoption, according to initial results from NTIA’s most recent survey on Internet use conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau.

by David J. Redl, Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information and NTIA Administrator

Across the country, Americans use broadband to learn, shop, grow their businesses, and connect with friends and family around the world. Communities that gain access to affordable, high-speed Internet see improvements to economic growth, educational opportunities, and public safety and health care services.

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By Maureen Lewis, Director, Minority Telecommunications Development, Office of Policy Analysis and Development