Editorial: California’s love affair with fiber threatens efforts to bridge digital divide

As California works to bridge the digital divide, controversy swirls over who will get connected and whether there will be enough money to complete the job.

The state’s leaders have promised to expand high-speed internet access to all unserved or underserved neighborhoods. In 2021, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill committing $6 billion of public funds to meet this ambitious goal. The Biden administration is kicking in another $1.9 billion for California from the 2021 infrastructure law. 

So far...