A paper that looks at the potential benefits of deploying broadband in rural areas of Indiana served by electric cooperatives. While the report sees broadband as an attractive investment for the regions, the study raises questions about whether the anticipated revenue would be able to cover the total system costs.
This study analyzes a plan to bring broadband to a multi-county area of Indiana served by the Tipmont Rural Electric Cooperative. It examines the capital and operating expenses involved with deployment, the costs to the residents and the expected take-rates, and the benefits of broadband to the region.
A paper from January 2018 that highlights research related to the impact of broadband and its applications on economic development, migration and civic engagement, education, telework, telehealth, smart cities, and agriculture.
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