USC and California Emerging Technology Fund Form Partnership to Close the Digital Divide

During a pandemic that has magnified inequities for Americans, USC and the California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF) have partnered to measure internet access in the state based on demographics and location, identify the impact on those lacking access as the world goes digital, and inform policymakers on how to close the gap.  Together, USC and CETF are administering the Statewide Survey on Broadband Adoption, a survey of 1,650 California adults to determine progress toward full broadband access, a public policy goal of state leaders. The survey began on Feb. 10 and results are expected by the end of the month.

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