Microsoft aims to improve rural Montana’s internet access, amid local skepticism

One of the largest technology companies in the world, Microsoft, has announced a plan to provide wireless broadband internet service to 50,000 people on the Flathead Indian Reservation.

Microsoft says it will accomplish this using new tower-based transmitting technology, unused television frequencies and satellites — but local telecommunications providers aren’t buying in just yet.

DAVID ERICKSON [email protected]

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