While much of the country has come to a near standstill, with businesses, schools, and events closed, canceled, or moved online, technology and telecommunications companies across the nation have been working alongside the Federal Communications Commission to make sure people can stay connected.

Network operators have seen a large increase in traffic as tens of millions more people telecommute and use videoconferencing applications to communicate with colleagues, reach out to family and friends, and teach classes online. Even networks in rural areas of the country have held up during the surge in activity.