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2021 State of Latino America Summit: Ensuring Broadband Access to the Latinx Community

Ensuring Broadband Access to the Latinx Community
Latinx communities continue facing real barriers that hinder their access to broadband technology, particularly in rural communities. Internet access is essential for finding resources, economic opportunities, and information during the COVID-19 pandemic. This panel will discuss the importance of driving solutions to ensure Latinx communities have access to high speed internet access.

Speakers:
Laura Berrocal, Vice President of Policy and External Affairs, Charter Communications;
Joanna Soffer, Senior Manager of Government & External Affairs, T-Mobile;
Jessica Gonzalez, Co-CEO, Free Press;
Jackie Puente, Executive Director for External Affairs, Comcast

Moderator:
Alejandro Roark, Executive Director, Hispanic Technology & Telecommunications Partnership (HTTP)

State of Latino America Summit
Recorded on February 17, 2021
Total Duration: 48 mins. 21 secs.