The Internet Master Plan

Today, there is a large digital divide in New York City. The majority of New Yorkers use a mobile connection and a home connection, and they increasingly need both to make full use of the internet. Mobile connectivity is especially critical for people who commute to service jobs or for those with unstable housing, while a connection at home is essential for doing homework or applying for a job. However, 40% of New York City households do not have this level of comprehensive connectivity, which means that 3.4 million residents are excluded, entirely or in part, from digital life. The City of New York envisions an internet for all New Yorkers that is founded upon five principles – equity, performance, affordability, privacy, and choice. These principles will serve as measures for success and as design parameters for the City’s approach to broadband infrastructure and services.