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A study reveals Montana has the second-slowest internet service of all 50 states in the nation.
May 22, 2020 /
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“U.S. Senator Jon Tester is stressing the need to close the digital divide in rural communities that lack broadband access, without the unnecessary spending of taxpayer dollars,” a recent press release issued by Tester’s office stated.
Meanwhile, a report from HighSpeedInternet.com ranks Montana second only to Alaska as having the slowest internet rates in the nation.
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Montana Senator Jon Tester says pandemic has shown big need for better broadband
We’ve got some work to do on high speed Internet, broadband, cell service. They’re all connected.”
Tester: Effective Rural Broadband Development is Critical Amid COVID-19 Crisis
Senator advocates for broadband expansion and data mapping improvements in Montana’s underserved areas
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