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28% of Latinos Rely on Smartphones, LAPL Expands Access

1/13/2026

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A Pew Research Center analysis finds that 28% of Latino adults rely on smartphones for internet access, doubling over a decade.
The reliance limits access to essential services such as healthcare and education.
Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL) launched the Tech2Go program to provide mobile hotspots and Chromebooks.
California seeks a $1 billion grant to expand broadband, while the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) cut the Affordable Connectivity Program in 2024.

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Story summary

A Pew Research Center analysis finds that 28% of Latino adults rely on smartphones for internet access, doubling over a decade.
The reliance limits access to essential services such as healthcare and education.
Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL) launched the Tech2Go program to provide mobile hotspots and Chromebooks.
California seeks a $1 billion grant to expand broadband, while the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) cut the Affordable Connectivity Program in 2024.