A new investigation by The Markup reveals rampant disparities when it comes to internet service for marginalized communities in major U.S. cities, including D.C.
of AT&T, CenturyLink, Verizon, and U.S. Census data. Note: "Slow" internet is defined as less than 25 Mbps download speed. Income is determined by the median household income of the area where customers live. Chart: Axios Visualsby The Markup reveals rampant disparities when it comes to internet service for marginalized communities in major U.S. cities, including D.C.
Thirty-two percent of lower-income neighborhoods in D.C. were given slow internet plans, compared to 13% of higher-income areas.The FCC doesn't consider the internet a utility, like telephone service, meaning it goes unregulated. As a result, broadband companies can make their own decisions about where they offer services and for how much.Before the pandemic, 28% of D.C. households lacked access to broadband internet or a home computer, according to the
. This disparity was further highlighted by the rise in remote work and virtual learning during the pandemic.The Markup's findings reveal that 92% of the 38 major U.S. cities examined had disparities based on income when it came to internet service, and two-thirds had discrepancies based on race and ethnicity.What to watch:
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