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To Bridge Louisville’s Digital Divide, Internet Alone Isn’t Enough

Many people think of internet as a utility -- as essential as water or electricity. But in the Louisville area, nearly one in five households aren’t connected to the internet. The rate is even higher for the poorest households. WFPL’s Amina Elahi reports that some people in Louisville who can’t afford high-speed internet service are turning to lower cost and lower speed options.
 

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