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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m not reading the article, but I don’t find it the least bit surprising that 25% of kids can’t log on, considering around the same number of kids have food insecurity. Do think they can afford computers or DL tools, or have a parent able to stay home to watch them log in every day?[/quote]

Read the article.  They were given free laptops.[/quote]

Free laptops do not equal free broadband. The article said that they would have to sign up for “low cost internet” through a local provider. If you’re not sure how you’re going to make rent, you’re not signing up for low cost anything. And I wonder what “low cost” means to companies like Verizon or Comcast. [/quote]

How much FREE stuff do you want? [/quote]

Free stuff?  Seriously?  Broadband is a HUGE issue in both rural and urban areas.  That low cost internet does not give you much bandwidth so you could have it and still not be able to log on.

We are the richest country in the world and we can't provide free internet?  Really?  [/quote]

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