Connecting the Unconnected – From Smart Cities to Satellites
Wireless technology is breaking down barriers and making information, education, healthcare and financial opportunities available to more people in more places. Smart city solutions are helping to bridge the urban divide, federal subsidies are helping marginalized Americans get mobile broadband, and satellites that connect directly to phones are bringing the internet to remote areas. This panel will look at the roles of infrastructure and technology in broadening access to services, and will explore the implications of a more connected world.