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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 engage in robust oversight of high-speed internet to ensure consumer protections, reliability, and accountability.

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

Policymakers should ensure that cable, satellite, streaming services, and other pay-television operators include robust consumer protections. 

Policymakers should develop and support affordable and reliable sustainable energy policies as they address climate change and weather-related events.

Policymakers should encourage the development of energy efficiency programs. These programs should be affordable and cost-effective.

Policymakers should increase subsidies for low-income rural housing to preserve existing affordable housing units and construct new units.

Self-help housing programs, which enable low-income households to become homeowners by working together to build homes through “sweat equity,” should be supported.