Although the study found that fewer than a third of Latino adults have broadband access, more than half have a cellphone and most of them send and receive text messages. The findings present some challenges for policymakers. "Hispanic Americans will not be able to fully pursue educational and economic opportunities if they do not enjoy access to all that is available online: job listings, loan applications, health information and academic research," said Rep. Joe Baca, a California Democrat who is chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.

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