Shanell Watson
Bridge to Everywhere: Practical Considerations for Philanthropy for Expanding Broadband Access in Rural Communities
This paper is designed as a guide for philanthropic organizations interested in narrowing the digital divide, or the gap between those with internet access and those without, in rural communities. Philanthropy’s role in this space is not always clear. Broadband expansion is technically complex, extremely expensive, and often viewed as the domain of government and/or internet service providers.