Improving Rural Kentucky’s Economies at the Speed of Light - how it all works together broadband, gov’t, tech, and economic development converge to create transformational economic change in eastern Kentucky.

There are thousands of public utility districts in the United States, whose unique attributes can accelerate the deployment of next gen electric and broadband in rural communities. Download by hitting the button below!

Economic development is vital to broadband success, and broadband is vital to economic development. Despite their dependencies, many rural communities miss an opportunity to accelerate their efforts to grow and modernize by failing to collaborate. This paper details how rural communities and economic development organizations can partner with electric utility providers, broadband accelerators, and the local business community to focus on the acceleration of broadband projects in rural-designated areas. Download by hitting the button below!

5G offers the promise of high performing wireless to millions of US telecommunications consumers. Does this mean that fiberoptic cable is threatened? What does 5G mean for rural communities? Download by hitting the button below!