Washington D.C. (10/05/2022) - The National Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce has been vocal in Washington, DC, and across our local markets on the issue of Digital Inclusion and the importance of getting more households and businesses connected. Connectivity is central to participating in and benefiting from today’s digital economy.

This week, dozens of groups are coming together nationwide to take action for Digital Equity Now! In 2022, we're turning our digital inclusion moment into a movement by working to get affordable broadband, devices, and digital skills training in the hands of everyone who needs them!

There are more people with broadband access that choose not to adopt it than there are people without broadband access altogether. Helping communities understand the benefits that come with getting online and supporting businesses as they seek to leverage digital technologies to grow and scale their businesses is central to our Chamber’s work.

As communities get connected, continued investment by way of digital adoption will be more critical than ever. In addition to directing federal funds towards getting broadband networks to those who do not have any access – equally important is the task of ensuring that communities with newly acquired access (or existing access) take the critical step of subscribing to broadband and becoming full digital citizens.

The National Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce thanks our friends at The National Digital Inclusion Alliance and look forward to working with the many organizations and communities on these issues and stands ready to support efforts to improve digital inclusion and equity for small businesses and the communities they serve. #DIW2022