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100 Hotspots, 20 Rural Libraries: Two Stories From Community Connect: Digital Access at Home

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In 2020, ALA and Capital One launched the Community Connect: Digital Access at Home pilot to elevate the stark need for additional investment in broadband for rural areas.

Filling the Gap: Wi-Fi Hotspots for a Rural Community

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The COVID-19 pandemic uncovered the realities of the digital divide in communities across the United States. As schools and jobs went online, libraries became an increasingly important destination for patrons who needed to connect to the internet. Libraries offered Wi-Fi hotspots and, in some instances, parking lots became offices.

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