President Barack Obama has unveiled a new initiative as part of his pledge to expand high-speed broadband access to all Americans.Speaking from Durant, Oklahoma, the president on Wednesday introduced ConnectHome, a pilot project to help "close the digital divide" by bringing broadband to poorer communities.
"In this digital age when you can apply for a job, take a course, pay your bills, order pizza, even find a date" by using your connected phone, Obama said, "the internet is not a luxury, it's a necessity."
He said while more than 90 percent of households headed by a college graduate are connected, fewer than half of households with less than a high-school education are plugged in.
This White House chart shows how broadband access differs across the nation and between urban and rural areas. WhiteHouse.gov..."
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