A. High-speed broadband access was unavailable for all but the wealthiest Americans.
This is an example of the deepening inequality that resulted from technological growth in the 2010s. While high-speed broadband access became increasingly important for education, work, and other aspects of modern life, it was often only available in affluent areas or to those who could afford expensive plans. This created a digital divide between those who had access to the internet and its benefits, and those who did not, which disproportionately affected lower-income and rural communities. The lack of access to high-speed broadband also limited opportunities for education, work, and economic growth in these areas.