America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers

Broadband Access in Tribal Areas Lags Rest of the Nation

American Indian and Alaska Natives living in tribal areas have among the nation?s lowest rates of high-speed internet access in the United States.

The?Computer and Internet Use in the United States: 2021 report released this week highlights key estimates of computer ownership and broadband access across the country, including, for the first time, in tribal areas.

Continue reading to learn more about:

• The digital divide between tribal and nontribal households
• Tribal broadband access by state

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