Conclusion

The shape of the digital divide has changed, and the digital inclusion landscape has changed with it. The question of true broadband access hinges no longer on a binary question of adoption but on the level of competency with which an individual can engage online. Policy priorities now rightly emphasize widespread digital upskilling, and part of achieving that is codifying a national consensus on our current standing and future goals. More narrowly defining our own digital skills framework will empower the United States to undertake a collective digital upskilling with a shared goal in mind.