Connectivity helps rural Americans maintain normalcy

COVID-19 has radically transformed the U.S. in the span of a few weeks, impacting everything from our daily lives to our national economy.

In an effort to contain the spread of the virus, many businesses and schools have closed, and conferences and events have been cancelled. Children and adults alike are advised to practice social distancing, while certain regions have enacted more stringent directives such as shelter-in-place orders.

As many of us are now physically farther apart from each other, we must rely on connectivity to continue our daily lives. Connectivity enables us to do countless, essential activities such as receiving the latest news, ordering delivery of food and household items, and staying connected with our family and friends via phone or video call.

We at Huawei are proud to provide our affordable, customized connectivity solutions to Americans who live and work in underserved rural areas. Catering to the specific needs of the rural community, Huawei has engineered networks to function on connection speeds like 2G and 3G, enabling people to maintain connectivity to the rest of the country and beyond during this challenging time. Huawei remains committed to serving those communities who need and rely on connectivity the most.

As we face an unprecedented health crisis and economic turmoil, connectivity is the key to empowering communities to maintain normalcy, and even thrive. Today, we need connectivity more than ever to protect the livelihood of all Americans.