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    April 28, 2020
    53% of Americans Say the Internet Has Been Essential During the COVID-19 Outbreak

    Hispanic and lower-income tech users are especially worried about paying home broadband, cellphone bills

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    53% of Americans Say the Internet Has Been Essential During the COVID-19 Outbreak
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    Roughly half of adults say the internet has been essential to them during the coronavirus outbreak, but majorities do not think it is government’s responsibility to ensure connectivity for all
    While most Americans say schools should provide computers to at least some students during outbreak, parties divided on if this should be done for all
    Many parents with lower incomes say it’s likely their child will face digital obstacles when trying to do schoolwork at home during outbreak
    Most Americans say the internet has been mostly a positive thing for them and society, but more say it’s been good for them, than society
    Hispanic adults, college graduates and adults under 50 are especially likely to say the internet has been essential during the coronavirus outbreak
    Hispanic and lower-income tech users are especially worried about paying home broadband, cellphone bills
    Democrats more likely than Republicans to think the government should be responsible for ensuring home broadband, cellphone services amid COVID-19
    Democrats more likely than Republicans to say schools have a responsibility to provide all students with computers during the COVID-19 outbreak
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