ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

National Information Infrastructure

Alright kiddo, today we're gonna talk about something very important for our country. It's called the National Information Infrastructure. Do you know what infrastructure means? It's like the building blocks or foundation that helps make things work smoothly.

The National Information Infrastructure is kind of like the backbone of our nation's communication system. It's all the stuff that helps us talk to each other, share information and use the internet. This includes things like telephone wires, internet cables, cell phone towers and satellites.

Think of it like a giant spider web that connects people and information all across our country. Without this web, we wouldn't be able to do things like make phone calls, send text messages or even look up stuff on the internet.

Just like how we need roads for cars to get around, we need the National Information Infrastructure to help us communicate and share ideas. This is why it's super important for our government to make sure that this infrastructure is always working properly and is kept up-to-date.

So, the next time you use your phone, computer or tablet, just remember that you are using the National Information Infrastructure to do it!