Article,
Rural Areas Left in Slow Lane Of High-Speed Data Highway. (Cover story)
New York Times, 156 (53716): A1-C4 (09/28 2006)M3: Article; Belson, Ken; Source Information: 9/28/2006, Vol. 156 Issue 53716, pA1; Subject Term: INTERNET industry; Subject Term: INTERNET service providers; Subject Term: BROADBAND communication systems; Subject Term: RURAL population; Subject Term: VERIZON; NAICS/Industry Codes: 518111 Internet Service Providers; NAICS/Industry Codes: 517510 Cable and Other Program Distribution; Number of Pages: 2p; Illustrations: 1 map, 1bw; Document Type: Article.
Abstract
The article discusses the lack of availability of high-speed Internet access for individuals and businesses in rural areas of the United States. Rather than make access more widespread, telecommunications companies like Verizon are trying to offload the lines to other companies and avoid the costs of upgrading the lines.
