By Liliane Offredo-Zreik and Dr. Mark H. Mortensen
published November 03, 2022
The pandemic has exposed the pernicious effects of digital disparity on health, education, and other aspects of life, prompting governments worldwide to invest massively in bridging the so-called digital divide. The U.S. government alone is allocating over $73 billion to extend broadband’s reach to unserved or underserved markets and is investing an additional $14.2 billion to subsidize broadband cost and devices for lower income subscribers, spurring demand.
