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Why it’s so hard to get broadband everywhere

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At some point, 5G wireless or SpaceX’s growing constellation of low-Earth-orbit Starlink broadband satellites may offer alternatives to subscribers like Deese. Sohn also urged freeing municipalities to build their own broadband.

“It’s time for the FCC to set up a system to collect these stories from around the country and identify patterns in construction charges,” FCC commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel said in an emailed statement. “Then we need to come up with solutions that help get more people connected in more places without these excessive fees.”

 

Rob Pegoraro Special to USA TODAY

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One sad thing all Montanans share: Horrible broadband – We rank dead last — 50th in the nation — for broadband internet access.

Even in some of our largest communities, the investment in broadband infrastructure is either non-existent or so spotty that it is not even worth trying to make a call or send an email.

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