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Broadband internet can help rural communities connect – if they use it

  • Written by Brian Whitacre, Professor and Extension Economist, Oklahoma State University
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Being able to connect to the internet is crucial for many rural Americans. It allows them to buy goods and services that may not be available locally; market their own goods and services to a much larger area; connect remotely with health services that previously required...

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