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The lawsuit also called attention to technology shortcomings, noting that students from low-income families, especially those in areas with poor connectivity, were especially challenged to take part in lessons, access materials and turn in work.

Internet connectivity in those areas is very limited, making communication and co-ordination difficult.

Some of the worst episodes this summer happened in rural, mountainous regions, where network connectivity is very poor.

According to a survey from S&P Global, some customers may be put off by the cost of in-car subscriptions for features such as connectivity, or by basic functions being split into paid tiers.

Thomas Woldbye, CEO of Heathrow Airport, said expansion was "urgent" as the airport was currently working at capacity, "to the detriment of trade and connectivity".