Too many South Carolinians, and American families, lack access to the global economy, telehealth, and educational tools due to the lack of broadband technology.

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The Connecting Minority Communities Act and the Governors Broadband Development Fund will expand access to broadband and digital opportunities, which is needed to bridge the divide for underserved communities.
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It is critical that we continue to find pathways to increase connectivity for all Americans to ensure that they are equipped with the tools necessary to thrive. Read more about the bills here: scott.senate.gov/media-cente…

Scott Introduces Two Bills to Expand Rural Broadband — U.S. Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina

WASHINGTON – The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted disparities that American families are facing in our country. After the world began to conduct business and everyday life virtually, broadband...

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Replying to @SenatorTimScott
How about We just open schools first?
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Replying to @SenatorTimScott
Thats not good
Replying to @SenatorTimScott
This is a problem across the country. Needs to be addressed.
Replying to @SenatorTimScott
It would be nice if the people paying for it could rely on it. Comcast is awful.
Replying to @SenatorTimScott
Nonsense. There is practically nowhere left on Earth where it’s impossible to access the Internet. To truly avoid the internet you have to make a great deal of effort or be very poor. You are talking about data rate. That’s not the Government’s job.
Replying to @SenatorTimScott
Senator Maine is more rural and it only works if you have computers and visual access phones calls don’t work. Half of Maine can’t get Zoom anything. Our elderly population don’t even have phones at this point and need in home care. This is NOT a one size fits all. My son in W/C
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Replying to @SenatorTimScott
Glad you’re coming out in support of treating Internet Access as a necessary utility rather than than a luxury!
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