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Rural Broadband Availability and Adoption: Evidence, Policy Challenges, and Options

In light of the significant national interest and investment being made in broadband expansion into rural America, it is essential to examine policy and program options that can spur the growth of broadband access and use by rural people, farm/non-farm enterprises, and places. By Gallardo, Strover, and Whitacre (MAR 2013)

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Policy Options for Broadband in Rural Regions

PDF document, 595.0 KB

Rural Broadband Technical Report

PDF document, 4.1 MB

By Brian Whitacre (Oklahoma State University), Roberto Gallardo (Mississippi State University), and Sharon Strover (University of Texas)

Rural Broadband Technical Report

PDF document, 4.1 MB

By Brian Whitacre (Oklahoma State University), Roberto Gallardo (Mississippi State University), and Sharon Strover (University of Texas)

Rural Broadband Executive Summary

PDF document, 1.3 MB

By Brian Whitacre (Oklahoma State University), Roberto Gallardo (Mississippi State University), and Sharon Strover (University of Texas)

Rural Broadband Powerpoint Presentation

PowerPoint 2007 presentation, 2.8 MB

Presented during a March 18, 2013 webinar. By By Brian Whitacre (Oklahoma State University), Roberto Gallardo (Mississippi State University), and Sharon Strover (University of Texas).

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