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The internet is an integral part of everyday life for most Americans.

We use it to communicate with friends and family, stream our favorite television shows and shop from the comfort of our living rooms.

More importantly, this technology connects health care providers with patients, teachers with students and businesses with a global marketplace.

Affordable, high-speed internet is almost a necessity in today’s world, yet many people living in the U.S. still lack access.

The Federal Communications Commission estimates that 19 million Americans – 6 percent of the population – don’t ha...