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Everyone should have affordable and reliable high-speed internet access in the home, regardless of such factors as geography, race, ethnicity, income, age, and ability level.

Policymakers and the private sector should ensure universal deployment of reliable high-speed internet infrastructure.

Policymakers and the private sector should actively work to narrow the significant gaps in the adoption of high-speed internet.

Policymakers and the private sector should fully fund robust digital literacy training programs and programs that help underserved populations understand the value of adopting high-speed internet s

Policymakers and the private sector should ensure that high-speed internet access incorporates consumer protections (see also the consumer protection policy in the

Policymakers should promote the deployment of robust, reliable high-speed internet networks that function when grid power is not available.

All depository institutions should be required to provide basic-banking services affordable to customers with low incomes. This includes low-cost basic checking or savings accounts.

Financial institutions should offer account features and services that empower financial caregivers while protecting older adults who are under their care. These include: 

Credit reports and scores should be used as an underwriting tool for consumer loans. They should not be used for other purposes.

Higher education institutions should set tuition and fees to ensure affordability and expand educational opportunities for all.