we have the technology! They're called virtual tabletops and make for a decent D&D experience.I like https://foundryvtt.com/ personally because of the self hosting and the modding but if nobody in your group is a a computer-type nerd then it might not be the best choice.

also if you want to get into it but nobody in your group has experience, you can find freelance DMs for relatively affordable per-session prices and they might provide a VTT that they want to use