Inequalities Amplified By COVID-19 Highlight Internet Access As Privilege | NBC News NOW

[@145cvb]

Internet is free in South Korea in public areas and it is a democratic capitalist society.

[@kadalijo2806]

Because South Korea consist only a race.

[@vishnusahani2822]

@@kadalijo2806 because no one go there .

[@Starry_Night_Sky7455]

@@kadalijo2806 That has nothing to do with S. Korea's choice here. They're aiming to be a tech hot spot. S. Korea has been investing in connectivity for decades. That's the key here. They know that connectivity via internet to keep data flowing = economic productivity driver.

[@BlueJazzBoyNZ]

When you have Food Deserts and family's working 24/7 for penny's shows a broken society why would you demand food for a price, that you would never work as a picker to supply..?!

[@RobertMorgan]

"why would you demand food for a price, that you would never work as a picker to supply..?! " Of course, if the grower and seller can't get the price they need to make a profit, they'd just stop selling and feed themselves and no one else. The everyone else just starves. Maybe they should learn themselves the skills they're paying others for, like how to grow their own food.

[@theayegerlehner7793]

I was concerned about this issue. Stop assuming everyone has the internet! And it is expensive and unreliable in rural areas. Pray these families find some relief.

[@HULLGRAFFITI]

Can never understand why ppl keep having kids if you can't afford them...

[@makeracistsafraidagain]

HULL GRAFFITI I imagine that there are a lot of things you don't understand.

[@lanacampbell-moore6686]

@@makeracistsafraidagain 👏

[@markwatney8641]

study harder and do your homework

[@kensendelofski3761]

It used to be for more money. But they changed that. But they continue to have kids they can't afford.

[@Maxmarvelus]

Single moms aredestruction

[@supakat1835]

Its really terrible that we don’t even have free internet for students, & low income workers, not even in the country that invented internet, sad & disgusting.

[@makeracistsafraidagain]

Anthony J Republicans would charge us for the air we breathe if they could.

[@dylancarr1703]

@@makeracistsafraidagain actually that's the global warming liberals pushing that never heard of the carbon tax they wanted to tax everybody by living becuase they create carbon kind of put your foot in your mouth on that one.

[@buttaflyantics8618]

Make Racists Afraid Again faxxxxxx

[@ggmag7]

We do actually. Do your research.

[@JolieUTU]

There is low cost internet. It's $9 a month with Comcast if you are low income & have school aged children.

[@aequitas8749]

This wouldn't be as big of a problem if poor people simply did not have kids they cannot afford.

[@michelecephus1365]

Aequitas , then your Parents should’ve had you!!!👅👅👅👅👅👅👅

[@betsyleon4842]

There are many countries that have internet and cable for free for all there citizens. Monaco for example, is a wealthy country and provide free internet and cable. It's a part of standard of living, give back to your citizens. As a nation we pay billions in aid to other countries yet our own people are struggling. Just look at our healthcare infrastructure, it's an embarrassment! We can do better for our citizens

WHat is the issue? I used to have to go to a library and use dewey decimal system? The kids said specifically they are downloading music?

[@michelecephus1365]

volcano hi , The “kids” did not say they were downloading music!! Her children have actual homework!! And FYI, the libraries are closed!! Government shut down, remember????????

[@michelecephus1365]

volcano hi , whatever

[@michelecephus1365]

volcano hi , a free device that the school provides for each student for homework.. Goodbye!!!!!

[@michelecephus1365]

volcano hi, 👋🏽 👋🏽 👋🏽 👋🏽 👋🏽

[@Starry_Night_Sky7455]

😂 Humored me. Ha, I still think they need net access that is functional.

[@jonlj77]

This a feel good story here seeing that family being so positive and proactive. Much props. Really shows perspective. Work with what you got until you get to the top👍👍

[@pietrojenkins6901]

And yet too many folks use broadband internet just for entertainment purposes instead of information and learning.

[@kylealexander7024]

Living in a rural area i have no access to internet that is useful right now. 20 gigs a month for $80 is bs. I can hotspot 30 gigs from my phone thats $60 a month. Starlink is needed more than ever

[@HULLGRAFFITI]

Wow....America is crazy expensive ...I get unlimited hotspot in the uk for what works out at $32 and unlimited on my actual phone calls,texts,net $80 for 20 gig is insane..

[@markwatney8641]

landlines and aol are not a thing anymore

[@eddiemglass]

Those prices are extortionate! Here in the UK, you can get unlimited broadband for around £25 ($32) per month. I moved to that recently because I was paying the same amount for a 20GB per month mobile package.

[@kylealexander7024]

@@alicia7998 i understand. I suggest boost mobile but only if it works in ur area. If not maybe look into starlink. I know i will be

[@kylealexander7024]

@@alicia7998 no provider here besides hughesnet btw which is worse than my phones hotspot

[@DaltonMyWorld]

Great job and great thinking 🤔

[@incipidsigninsetup]

Some people don't realize that access to technology needs to be a right. Sounds ridiculous in some ways but if you think about how society works and how technology has woven it's way into every social aspect of it then it becomes clear.

[@Starry_Night_Sky7455]

We're in the Information Age. Lack of access to information is a gate keeper. However, maybe some people are better off being a tech Luddite? Open up a tech free, screen free yoga retreat getaway, lol. Ummm, hey, if you can't join them, offer something niche. People still need to unhinge from this 24/7 connectivity.

[@benjaminland6654]

Where is the father. Two incomes are better than one

[@michelecephus1365]

Benjamin Edrington , what does that matter?

[@benjaminland6654]

@@michelecephus1365 Keeping a family together lessons the financial burden upon the family. And why is it not important that the father is not shown?

[@michelecephus1365]

Benjamin Edrington, Ms. Brown is a busy Mother. She doesn’t have time to worry about what he will or won’t do. I agree, the father should be there but you didn’t see him sitting in the van with them did you?

[@michelecephus1365]

Benjamin Edrington, Are you planning on helping or just asking a question to be👃???

[@Starry_Night_Sky7455]

Exactly. Find the other half of the DNA. He can pay up.

[@JolieUTU]

Not sure what kind of "news" scam is going on here, but there IS low cost internet! It's $9 a month with Comcast for internet for low income households with school aged children residing there. So, obviously this woman would be eligible...

[@michelecephus1365]

Chantel Labonne , did you listen to the story or you or your just want to feel relevant by commenting?? You must low self esteem!! 👀👀👀👀👀

[@thomasreedy4751]

I did my sensus questions online. I didn't know they offered a paper option.

[@sachchitshankar6073]

This really sucks.

[@Rick_Sanchez_Jr.]

The greatest “superpower” has the largest population of below average internet speeds available to people who don’t live in populated cities

[@mztrae38]

All this negativity..... for what though? She clearly say she have internet access but data can be expensive. Kudos to you Ms Brown for being committed to your family cause it's a lot of parents that's not in their kids lives. You're a prime example of what it take to raise educated kids!

[@michelecephus1365]

mztrae38 , Thank you and Have a Blessed Day.. Ms. Brown is My Best Friend and she’s an Awesome Mother.

[@United_States_Of_America_1776]

18 million? What a joke. It's at least 40 million and that's being conservative. Has anyone at the FCC ever been to appalachia? Fiber-optic cable doesn't exist in the region. If you live in that region, you are either going to have ADSL, fixed wireless, or satalite if you're lucky. Most of these options don't even reach the FCC standard of 25/3 mbps.

[@mynameisprivate158]

Whats equal? Life is not fair there is no equality, learn to deal!

[@michelecephus1365]

myname is private , who are you talking to?? Ms. Brown is an Awesome Parent and she is a hard worker.

[@lanacampbell-moore6686]

AT&T has a $5 & $10 a month wifi for low income people😊

[@ggmag7]

LoL literally what I just posted.

[@dylancarr1703]

Yep I get 30 m unlimited data for 20 a month spectrum for a family of four works just fine this story is a scam these people who can't get internet probably owe all the providers bills for cable I almost guarantee that's what's happening.

[@john-smith.]

Probably didn't have/need when kids were in school, also probably hard to acquire today because of the current situation.

[@glowuplife]

You'd be surprised how much 5-10 makes the difference at the grocery store

[@tanyireed6]

We know Thank You ❤️

[@vivekkumar8782]

In India, we get 2 GB 4G data everyday for 28 days on a ₹199($2.6) recharge and 12 GB data booster for ₹101(approx $1.3). Internet isn't a luxury anymore, it's a necessity & cheap data should be provided in each and every country so that maximum number of people can be benefited from this, especially during this global pandemic. IMO every government should provide free Data, D2H and cable TV to everyone so that people who are in quarantine can learn or entertain themselves.

[@happymoments-y6c]

Not all , how about the people in province they have no broadband no telephone but no cases of covid there ?. Its really up to the person or being vigilant people .

[@armandoreyes2750]

Mother of the year.

[@mmspost7921]

She can't afford internet but has three kids. She's degenerate.

[@michelecephus1365]

MM's Post, you don’t know her so shut your pie hole!!!

[@mmspost7921]

@@michelecephus1365 So Can you afford your internet? Can you afford your kids? :)))

[@michelecephus1365]

MM's Post, it’s People like you that makes this world a ugly place!! You and Your comment is irrelevant!!

[@armandoreyes2750]

Now now you guys. You both make interesting points.

[@therisaford5950]

Been trying for a whole month to get our internet turned on with AT&T...my husband called 6 times already and no one knows how to take us off voluntary suspend...it's ridiculous!! Very frustrating. My phone has a very weak internet connection...but its all we have.

[@alphonseadalgreif6238]

So if we all think like theses people. If you go to McDonald’s for dinner because it’s fast and you don’t have time to cook at home. Then that is inequality? Because other people can cook at home? Or say you can’t cook but other people can cook those people should cook for you for free. If only we lived in a country where we did not have to take care of ourselves and are not responsible for our choices.

[@michelecephus1365]

Alphonse Adalgreif , clearly you didn’t watch the interview or your slow so we’re going to just leave this right here, Lil Buddy.

[@michelecephus1365]

Alphonse Adalgreif , clearly you didn’t watch the interview. You and your comment is irrelevant!!

[@danielroy5987]

Vermont offered free internet for low income family's maybe other states should do the same thing they even come and install it for you if you can afford a $45 phone card with unlimited internet access you can turn your WiFi hotspot on and connect up to 5 or 10 devices on it depends on the phone for how many can be connected

[@georgio427]

Let me guess. 5G free internet is your solution? Yeahhh okkkkk 🤔

[@HULLGRAFFITI]

lol...You clueless uneducated morons are always sat using the exact same thing to complain about 5G like it's even a tangible 'thing' or a product.....Which just shows you have no understanding of what you think your mad about 5G and vaccines are the new flat earth

[@georgio427]

@@HULLGRAFFITI you said nothing productive bud. Try again?

[@theayegerlehner7793]

Yes there’s internet in several public places here in the USA but because of this virus access is no longer!!

[@ggmag7]

This is nonsense actually. As long as you have school age kids, there is a program that helps with this. I work for the county and assist people with this. They get unlimited internet for $10 a month and the requirement is that you have school age children. Do your research. There are resources available. There's also food banks and they aren't even income based.

[@michelecephus1365]

Angelina M. , did you watch the interview?? No I don’t think you did so guess what??? You and your comment is irrelevant!!! TRY AGAIN!!!

[@Jupit3r_Moon]

Problem: people need internet Reaction: NBC highlights inequality Solution: 5G technology ...just watch.

[@elysium76]

5g is a joke

[@greywolf7750]

Internet is everything

[@poopoo5850]

Problem reaction solution control and money ⚰💰

[@kricketflyd111]

You live longer the more you pay?

[@kricketflyd111]

Just give all those areas a raise, that will fix that.

[@tonyjackson6401]

Good job but school doesn't teaches these kids nothing,.

[@ottomanmaldonado4522]

So , no job , no money, so free free free , Democrat way....and tax the regular hard working man and woman

[@Starry_Night_Sky7455]

You have a point there. Guess that the hard working folks better learn tax evasion, lol. Joking here, but really, that's what creative accounting successfully can do for corporations that have also off-shored and outsourced jobs overseas leaving plenty of people with no job and no money. How are people without money supposed to support a diverse spectrum of various industries within the local and national economy? Direct subsidies, maybe? Ha, it's all really wonky! How about we all go live in our own gated communities where we pay for all infrastructure maintenance? That can work for some, but you might end up spending a lot of money on defensive fortification to circumvent the angry peasants all around. Soooo, as I said, it's a wonky system. If you ask me, the economy now is really fragile and not that productive on a per capita basis. The U.S. needs to come together like some other highly competitive nations such as Switzerland, maybe? Be more about innovation, productivity, and exports, which are great. Generally, you want more exports. But, blah blah blah......there are a lot of inefficiencies that need to be addressed, if that ever happens in the US without mass catastrophe first. Realistically, in the U.S. the best thing for hard working people may be to have a great accountant, or else your financial wealth may get heavily nicked by clever thieves set up as gov't. Meh, too much corruption.