Is Internet Access a Right or a Privilege?
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With most things now done online, is it time for broadband access to become a utility?
During the pandemic, internet access has been a lifeline for those staying home. But for the 18% of Illinoisans without a broadband internet subscription, that lifeline is cut off.
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Is Internet Access a Right or a Privilege?
Clip: 6/22/2020 | 6m 54sVideo has Closed Captions
During the pandemic, internet access has been a lifeline for those staying home. But for the 18% of Illinoisans without a broadband internet subscription, that lifeline is cut off.
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