Despite Billions in Public Funding, Rural Broadband Still Lags

The video discusses the challenges faced by Caroline Roskam, a teacher in rural Maryland, due to lack of high-speed internet. It highlights the digital divide affecting families and the inefficacy of government efforts to expand broadband access. Despite federal funding, many communities remain underserved due to flawed data and lack of accountability. The FCC's inaccurate broadband maps overstate service availability, impacting funding eligibility. The video emphasizes the internet's importance as an essential service and the need for improved data to close the digital divide.

Discuss the role of federal funding in expanding broadband access and the issues related to oversight mentioned in the text.

In what ways do rural and urban communities experience the digital divide differently according to the text?