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Cell and broadband in The Last Frontier

September 8, 2016 By Ben Rowley

More than $1 billion is to be spent in rural Alaska on cell and broadband service over the next decade. The funding comes from the FCC.

Rural Alaska expanding cell, broadband More than $1 billion will be spent in rural Alaska on cell and broadband service over the next decade. The funding comes from the Federal Communications Commission's Universal Service Fund plan for the state. The plan will significantly improve wireless and cell service as well as greatly expand availability in The Last … [Read more...]

Episode 2: Rural Broadband

February 15, 2016 By Ben Rowley

We look at rural broadband, including efforts to increase access to high speed Internet and how communities and businesses are using it.

In Episode 2 of the Rural Business Show we visit with a rural grocery store owner who is going the extra mile to keep his business strong. We visit with a university professor who tracks rural business indicators in several different states. In today’s feature, we look at rural broadband, including efforts to increase access to high speed Internet and how communities and … [Read more...]

Rural communities working for better broadband

February 15, 2016 By Ben Rowley

It all comes down to a cost-to-benefit ratio. For rural residents and businesses, how much are they willing to pay to have reliable broadband?

For rural businesses to evolve and be strong in today’s economy, it’s increasingly critical for them to have access to reliable and fast Internet. Communities that offer top level broadband are positioned to attract companies and provide good jobs for residents. Those that do not will likely be overlooked and left behind. Various leaders and groups are aware of this and … [Read more...]

Rural broadband investment; small-town grocer doing well; Missouri in decline

January 27, 2016 By Ben Rowley

Wisconsin State Sen. Julie Lassa says $6 million spread over four years for broadband expansion is not nearly enough.

Senator says it's time Wisconsin invests in rural broadband access Wisconsin State Sen. Julie Lassa says $6 million spread over four years for broadband expansion is not nearly enough. She introduced an amendment that would have increased Wisconsin's investment in rural broadband to $10 million annually. This compares to what neighboring Minnesota has done, she … [Read more...]

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