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The COVID-19 crisis has acted as a catalyst, fast-forwarding society into a "broadband future" by exposing the essential nature of internet access. Crises often reshape societal priorities, and in this case, they have underscored that broadband is no longer a luxury but a necessity. The pandemic has revealed that existing digital divides could become chasms—particularly affecting vulnerable populations in rural areas and urban communities alike.