Tag: digital divide
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Can We Close the Digital Divide? Strategies & the Role of Fiber Internet Providers
Can we close the digital divide? The answer is looking more hopeful each year. Today, 7.2 million Americans still lack access to high-speed internet, which is essential for education, jobs, and healthcare. However, this number is steadily shrinking thanks to efforts from governments, private companies, and fiber internet providers. The digital divide in the US is about the…
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How the Digital Divide Fuels the Knowledge Gap
Have you ever considered how the digital divide connects to the knowledge gap hypothesis? At the heart of both is a common issue: unequal access to information. First introduced in the 1970s, the knowledge gap hypothesis suggests that as new information becomes available, those with more resources tend to benefit more quickly, widening the gap…
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The Value of Fiber Internet: 9 Reasons Why It’s a Game-Changer
The term ‘value of fiber internet’ is often used synonymously with its apparent benefits, such as faster speeds and higher bandwidth. But the real value of fiber internet lies in its broader societal and economic impact. This blog post explains that the value of fiber internet is far more profound than just fast downloads and…
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Bridging the Digital Gender Divide: Why It Matters and What We Can Do About It
If you’re an avid reader of our blogs, you’ve probably heard the term ‘digital divide’ before, the gap between those who can use technology and those who can’t. Today, we’re taking it a step further: what do you know about the digital gender divide? In this post, we’ll talk about the digital gender divide –…
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Race Communications Expands into the City of Tehachapi by Launching Fiber-Based Gigabit Internet
Race Communications, the leading provider of fiber-based broadband and communications in California continues to bridge the digital divide with their first installation of services in Tehachapi, CA. With this expansion Race brings its stellar communication lineup to Tehachapi including its flagship internet and phone services that allow residents to have a better connection. In this…
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What is the Digital Divide and How Can We Bridge It?
The digital divide has come to the center of attention during the last two years. The pandemic exposed the gaps in internet service with the need to work from home and go to school virtually. As a result, it’s more apparent that the internet has become a must-have for our daily lives. However, many people…
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Race Communications Expands with New Tehachapi Office
We have officially moved in! Race has expanded our team with a new office in Tehachapi that opened on February 26th, 2018. We are so appreciative of all our customers in the greater Tehachapi area who made it possible for us to expand. We’re excited to grow deeper ties with the community and offer new…