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With Few Options, Rural Businesses Forced to Find Their Own Internet Access

Often ignored by major providers, rural small businesses and community groups are now installing their own networks to stay competitive.

While the Internet’s reach continues to spread, the majority of small businesses located in rural areas — two-thirds — still do not have terrestrial broadband access to the Internet, according to a new study.

The study, released by Hughes Network Systems and Survey.com in January, surveyed 250 small businesses nationwide, to gauge their knowledge of the broadband Internet options that are available to them.

By: Melanie Brooks

Full Story: http://www.inc.com/criticalnews/articles/200601/broadband.html

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