Bridging the Digital Divide is Imperative for Economic Prosperity

These facts are a sobering reminder that the quest to close the digital divide has to be an integral part of a deeper commitment by policymakers and regulators to tackle poverty and empower all Californians. That is why the California Emerging Technology Fund and a wide array of civic leaders and community organizations across the state are supporting the Internet For All Now Act, Assembly Bill 1665, to continue the California Advanced Services Fund to support broadband deployment in unserved and underserved areas, and promote broadband to assist low-income households get online.