Tribal and rural digital inclusivity: An examination of broadband access in two neighboring Great Plains states

Heather D. Hutto, Maurice B. Wheeler · 2023 · First Monday

Summary. Rural and tribal communities in Kansas and Oklahoma face significant broadband access gaps that worsened during the Covid-19 pandemic, particularly affecting students of color and economically disadvantaged families. The paper surveys challenges and successes in digital inclusivity across these Great Plains regions, examining technological leadership, information literacy, and public policy efforts to address persistent digital divides in underserved areas.

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Hutto, H. D., & Wheeler, M. B.. (2023). Tribal and rural digital inclusivity: An examination of broadband access in two neighboring Great Plains states. First Monday. https://doi.org/10.5210/fm.v28i4.12519

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DOI: 10.5210/fm.v28i4.12519
Countries: United States
Regions: North America
Categories: broadband-and-digital, policy, education
Added: 2026-04-28