How broadband can help the unhoused U.S. population

In 2021, President Biden enacted the $2.75 billion Digital Equity Act to equip all Americans with essential digital skills and technologies, with a focus on underserved communities. However, state digital equity plans often overlook the unhoused—a demographic increasingly reliant on mobile internet and public Wi-Fi due to lack of permanent housing.

This gap highlights the persistent Digital Divide despite significant national investments. This article, written by David Nunally, Research Analyst for Connected Nation dives into the challenges and potential solutions for better integrating unhoused individuals into digital equity efforts.

Unlock the story of digital equity for the unhoused.

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Last week, we shared a map showing the scope of CN's work. Since then, our teams have provided more input about locations we missed!

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Below is the CURRENT and up-to-date map. This work includes state broadband planning, internet coverage mapping, digital equity work, grants administration, technology planning, and so much more. Click the map to learn more about CN's State Broadband Solutions.