Report: 75% of Rural Dwellers Say Broadband Important to Quality of Life

Report: 75% of Rural Dwellers Say Broadband Important to Quality of Life

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“Three out of four rural residents say having high-speed Internet at home is important to maintaining their quality of life, according to a recent survey of 800 rural residents conducted by the NetAmerica Alliance.”

“The survey also found that nearly nine in 10 rural residents believe that local access to well-performing technology is economically vital, while two-thirds of respondents say access to the Internet for communications and entertainment plays a major role in allowing them to live in a non-metro area.”

“Other highlights of the NetAmerica research:

• 92% of rural residents prefer to do business locally
• Three in five respondents said they would subscribe to 4G if it were available. And half of respondents said the Internet is important when they are mobile.
• 89% of rural residents feel a responsibility to help make their community a better place to live
• 72% and 73% of rural residents aged 30 to 49 own a desktop or laptop computer, respectively.
• Even among those 65 years and older, desktop computer ownership is 59% and laptop computer ownership is 44%.
• Fueling interest in 4G are “faster browsing and downloading speeds,” cited by 59% of respondents, followed by “improved content streaming” (25%).”

Stephen