Connecting Rural America: The Tech Transformation

This chapter explores the transformative potential of technology, especially AI and 5G, in enhancing connectivity for underserved rural areas in America. It examines the use of unused TV broadcast spectrum, personal anecdotes about broadband access disparities, and the critical role of reliable internet for education and economic equity. The discussion highlights both the challenges and potential solutions, such as government involvement and innovative technologies like white space, in bridging the connectivity gap in rural communities.