Broadband and Infrastructure: Bridging the Digital Divide

This chapter explores the recent $65 billion infrastructure package aimed at expanding high-speed broadband access in the United States, discussing the challenges of connecting underserved areas. It highlights the complexities of funding distribution, regulatory issues with the FCC, and the impact of past broadband failures on current initiatives. Additionally, the conversation delves into related topics like net neutrality, the development of electric vehicle charging networks, and the implications of new technologies like SpaceX's Starlink.