White House Pushes Broadband

Only About Half of Rural America Has Access to High Speed Internet Under FCC Standards

Chris Clayton
By  Chris Clayton , DTN Ag Policy Editor
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Rural locations lag behind urban areas in access to broadband internet service. (DTN\The Progressive Farmer photo by Victoria G. Myers)
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, who will co-chair a new Broadband Opportunity Council, said farmers, livestock producers and rural businesses stand to gain from better access to higher internet speeds. Faster data could help with producing commodities and...

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Chris Clayton