AT&T Aims to Bridge the Digital Divide in the U.S.

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AT&T Aims to Bridge the Digital Divide in the U.S.
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AT&T plans to assist 25 million Americans in accessing affordable high-speed internet by the end of the decade. The company has already committed $2 billion towards this mission and has helped nearly 5 million people so far. However, AT&T CEO John Stankey criticizes the current administration for not having the right approach to address the digital divide.

Digital divide is a major issue in the United States, with rural and low-income communities having limited access to high-speed internet. AT&T aims to help 25 million people in the U.S. access affordable internet by the end of the decade.

The company has already committed $2 billion towards this mission and has assisted nearly 5 million Americans so far. However, AT&T CEO John Stankey criticizes the current administration for not providing the right approach to address this issue.

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