In Los Angeles County, a staggering 325,015 households (nearly 10%) lack reliable internet access and 156,060 (nearly 5%) don’t have a computer at home, according to estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau. This isn’t just an inconvenience; it’s a critical issue that disproportionately impacts low-income communities and communities of color.
Black and Brown communities face obstacles every day that many Americans often do not understand or appreciate. The long-term effect of these obstacles often results in lower academic achievement, limits on career possibilities, and weaker community bonds. For example, many Americans have become accustomed to accessing broadband-like speeds at home, at work and when using their mobile devices. Internet use has become such a standard part of our lives that we hardly even think about it anymore. But let’s take a moment to think about how much more challenging or frustrating it would be to pay bills, apply for a
In five short years, the cable giant Comcast has achieved incredible success with its Internet Essentials program, connecting 750,000 low-income households to the power of the Web.