Internet Connectivity and Poverty: How McKee, Kentucky is Pioneering Fiber Broadband
Monday, 9 September 2024, 01:28
Internet Connectivity as a Driver to Combat Poverty
In a world where internet access is synonymous with opportunity, McKee, Kentucky stands out as a beacon of innovation. Partnering with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Eastern Kentucky University, this small town is challenging the notion that rural areas are unworthy of investment. With fiber broadband now reaching households, local ISPs can transform lives.
Making the Case for Investment
- Addressing the Need: Many service providers overlook low-population areas.
- Community Drive: Efforts to bring high-speed internet have been community-led.
- Innovation in Action: Local operators are stepping up where larger corporate entities fear to tread.
McKee represents a larger trend across the nation where rural communities can redefine themselves through technology.
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