The COVID-19 crisis has cruelly highlighted the already looming divide between America’s digital haves and have-nots. At the same time, America’s telecommunications carriers are prioritizing fifth generation (5G) technology and the wondrous Internet of Things (IoT) it promises.
Preparing for the future of 5G-enabled technological progress is and should be a national objective. But we must not ignore the millions of Americans still left behind in the buildout of our networks. Universal access to affordable wireless broadband is essential today for full social and economic participation — this must be a national priority.
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