Since the COVID pandemic, the internet has played an increasingly significant role in our health care. As more appointments have moved online, providers have shifted toward digital record keeping and treatment for chronic illnesses through at-home monitoring now offers improved outcomes for patients. As our institutions continue to embrace technology, they rely on the assumption that customers have access to Wi-Fi at home and elsewhere. It is critical that all Americans have equitable access to reliable, affordable internet service in their homes.
This paper discusses how community-based wi-fi solutions to address the digital divide.
