Remarks Of Commissioner Geoffrey Starks Before Ericsson's Broadband For All Online Conference

As we continue to work to bring the pandemic to a close, I am already thinking about the lessons we have learned that should influence how we work toward the goal of broadband for all:

• First, we need a long-term commitment to infrastructure.
• Second, all the advanced infrastructure in the world won’t help if ordinary people cannot afford to buy the broadband service it supports.
• Third, failing to close the digital divide threatens basic trust in government.
• Fourth, Telehealth services have matured into an important part of our healthcare system, and we risk further inequity if not everyone can access them.
• Fifth, all those essential services are only as reliable as they are secure.