Panel tackles lack of high-speed internet in Indian Country

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Librarians, policymakers and other experts gathered Thursday in Washington, D.C., for a panel discussion on the legislation and the needs of tribal communities.

Federal Communications Commissioner Mignon Clyburn told the group that investing in broadband infrastructure is critical because those investments increasingly determine which cities, towns and tribal nations thrive.

“Just like water, roads, railways and electricity, broadband is now fundamental when it comes to our community development,” Clyburn said.

Panel tackles lack of high-speed internet in Indian Country

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