"Broadband transforms rural communities in at least 10 meaningful ways, according to new data from the Internet Innovation Alliance (IIA), a coalition supporting ubiquitous U.S. broadband access and adoption. Based on analysis from several sources, including the Pew Internet & American Life Project and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the IIA points to ten major benefits.
"Here are the Top 10 ways IIA thinks broadband helps rural communities:
* It links local businesses to global markets.
* It allows consumers to tap into e-commerce savings.
* It expands access to educational opportunities.
* It increases local job growth.
* It connects patients to world-class healthcare and reduces healthcare costs.
* It enhances economic options for younger generations.
* It provides new tools to farmers and ranchers to grow their businesses.
* It enables entrepreneurs to locate their businesses locally.
* It attracts customers to local businesses.
* It offers families low-cost options to stay in touch, using the latest technology."
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