Broadband Quote by Ben Hecht
“We are going to make sure that there is high-speed broadband available to everyone, and affordable to people historically kept out of it. It means they have not just access, but can also understand how to buy low-cost, affordable computers.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: 2022 technology summit, Ben Hecht on digital inclusion
Emphasizes universal high‑speed internet and affordable devices as essential for true digital participation.
In simple terms: Everyone needs fast internet and cheap computers.
Key Takeaway
Ensure broadband and low‑cost tech for all.
Themes
digital inclusion
affordability
accessibility
Mood
optimistic
urgent
Type
policy
technological
When to use this quote
- Rural broadband rollout
- school computer programs
- subsidy schemes
Key Concepts
Infrastructure
education
economic equity
Questions to Reflect On
- What barriers prevent universal broadband?
- How can low‑cost computers be sustainably funded?
A Different Perspective
Implementation costs and political resistance can hinder rollout.
