Why the new administration should care about technology access for all

A progressive technology agenda was promoted and executed over the last eight years, and in spite of party differences, the new Trump Administration might want to adopt these actions. Issues that include network neutrality, spectrum, Lifeline modernization, patent reform, Internet of things, smart cities, along with the current digital inclusion initiatives, such as ConnectAll, ConnectEd, and ConnectHome, have all been part of the Obama Administration’s efforts to foster competitive, sustainable, and inclusive information policies. And given the highly rural demographic composition of Trump voters, the new administration should consider many of these and other new tech policy initiatives that will directly benefit their constituents, particularly those related to broadband deployment, adoption, and use.