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    Microsoft's White Space Technology uses unused television channels to provide broadband connectivity to rural communities over long distances, with plans to implement the service in 12 states. While some television broadcasters have expressed concerns about possible interference, Microsoft's president is focused on closing the digital divide that affects 80% of rural areas. Nationwide internet providers are also helping to reduce the digital divide through low-cost internet and computer access programs for communities and schools, which have provided online education, social services, and more according to Comcast reports.

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    Microsoft's White Space Technology uses unused television channels to provide broadband connectivity to rural communities over long distances, with plans to implement the service in 12 states. While some television broadcasters have expressed concerns about possible interference, Microsoft's president is focused on closing the digital divide that affects 80% of rural areas. Nationwide internet providers are also helping to reduce the digital divide through low-cost internet and computer access programs for communities and schools, which have provided online education, social services, and more according to Comcast reports.

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    Microsoft's White Space Technology uses unused television channels to provide broadband connectivity to rural communities over long distances, with plans to implement the service in 12 states. While some television broadcasters have expressed concerns about possible interference, Microsoft's president is focused on closing the digital divide that affects 80% of rural areas. Nationwide internet providers are also helping to reduce the digital divide through low-cost internet and computer access programs for communities and schools, which have provided online education, social services, and more according to Comcast reports.

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    TWO EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES THAT CLOSE THE DIGITAL DIVIDE

    Microsoft’s, White Space Technology is aimed to close the Digital divide. This broadband
    service plan that rolled out about a year ago uses low powered television channels to help with
    connectivity over long distances mostly within remote rural communities. The plan will be
    implemented in 12 states. There is, however, some contention from the television broadcasters
    based on possible interference from online activity via unused channels. Microsoft’s president is
    unswayed by the possibility but delighted at bridging the gap of 80% of rural communities.

    Nationwide many internet providers are providing lost-cost internet services to communities and
    schools via various programs. These programs provide access to computers, software and
    digital literacy training. The 2016 and 2018 Comcast Internet Essentials Report states that these
    internet adoption programs have helped make accessible education, social networking, job
    searches and governmental services to families and schools that were previously stunted by the
    digital divide.

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