Closing the Digital Divide in Ohio

Nearly a million Ohioans lack access to high-speed internet at home. Because they live in communities without modern infrastructure or local internet providers, these individuals cannot acquire broadband internet even if they desire it and have the means to pay for it. ReadyNation is concerned because this digital divide limits the opportunities available to children, families, and businesses across Ohio.

Closing the digital divide will require coordination among federal and state leaders, businesses, and other key stakeholders in the regions most affected. These efforts will only become more urgent with the increasing importance of internet access for learning and workforce development.