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  "description": "A new report says fiber networks can support economic growth, healthcare access, and long-term resilience in Tribal communities.",
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  "publishedAt": "2026-03-25T14:46:32.000Z",
  "site": "https://broadbandbreakfast.com",
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    "How Fiber Broadband Can Close the Digital Divide in Tribal Communities",
    "Learn more about the Broadband Community...",
    "Start Your Broadband Journey Here",
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  "textContent": "WASHINGTON, March 25, 2026 – The Fiber Broadband Association said fiber infrastructure is critical to closing the digital divide in Tribal communities, where connectivity gaps remain significantly higher than the national average.\n\nIn a new report titled How Fiber Broadband Can Close the Digital Divide in Tribal Communities, the group said roughly 24 percent of residents on Tribal lands lack reliable internet access, compared to about 7 percent nationwide.\n\nThe report said fiber is the most durable and scalable technology for meeting long-term connectivity needs, supporting applications such as telehealth, education, and economic development.\n\nLearn more about the Broadband Community...\n\n\n                            Start Your Broadband Journey Here\n                        \n\n### This post is for subscribers only\n\nBecome a member to get access to all content\n\nSubscribe now",
  "title": "Fiber Group Says Broadband Key to Closing Connectivity Gap on Tribal Lands",
  "updatedAt": "2026-05-21T09:54:54.713Z"
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