Better Broadband, Better Work: How America’s Excellent Internet Enables a Connected Workplace

The purpose of this study was to analyze the role of remote working enabled by a robust broadband infrastructure. The objective was to find out the effects of remote working on quality of life and in reducing emissions before and during the pandemic. We found broadband-enabled remote working to significantly increase the quality time of workers, defined as the time spent with family members. When higher remote working frequency occurs (three working days and more), the net reduction in emissions seems to prevail. During 2020, on average, every worker that started to work from home (rather than commuting) contributed to reduce emissions in 0.045 metric tons. our results highlight the need to close the digital divide and to ensure everyone can adopt a highquality internet connection in the United States.