Many of our communities have long suffered from a lack of access to the same speeds and capabilities as those in less rural areas. This project will help close the digital divide between those who have access to advanced technology and those who don’t. A few of the many advantages of fiber broadband access are:
- Online teaching capabilities allow students to learn from home
- Telehealth capabilities
- Work-from-home interoffice connectivity and videoconferencing capabilities
- Quality of life improvements through enhanced communications
- Economic development and growth in rural areas. Access to high-speed Internet can raise home prices and attract businesses to communities