Is Rural Internet Worth the Cost?

"Rural advocates say high-speed access is a necessity in a global economy, and a critical part of economic revival and survival for rural places."

"There are plenty of other anecdotal examples of broadband bringing jobs and commerce to rural towns. But there aren’t definitive studies or data, says Shane Greenstein, an economist at Northwestern University who specializes in telecommunications."

by Howard Berkes

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