This resource describes the transition high-speed internet access from a luxury to a necessity. The Covid-19 pandemic has exposed the true depth of the digital divide, but new funding has also delivered advances in telehealth availability and equitable remote learning. The resource discusses pandemic-drive programs that emerged in response to Covid-19, such as the Coronavirus Aid, Recovery, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, as well as the benefits of leveraging this momentum for long-term progress in broadband accessibility.
