The Microsoft Digital Equity Data Dashboard update shows a notable increase in broadband connectivity among economically disadvantaged households, reflecting significant progress towards bridging the digital divide.
The update reveals that households making less than $20,000 annually have experienced over a 10.8% increase in broadband connectivity, equating to over 325,000 new connections.
States like Puerto Rico and Arkansas have seen significant broadband connectivity gains, with the latter showing the greatest improvement in cable, fiber, or DSL subscriptions.
Through the Airband initiative, Microsoft has managed to connect over 7.4 million people in rural areas, leveraging funding from federal and state broadband programs to address connectivity disparities.
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