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For Immediate Release Arlington, Va. (July 11, 2016)—High speed internet access improves lives, and has a positive impact on the economy, education and healthcare, according to recently released research. “The Economic Impact of Rural Broadband,” a recent report released by the Hudson Institute and commissioned by the Foundation for Rural Service reveals the many economic and social benefits of rural broadband access. With 20 percent of Americans living in rural communities, it’s crucial to keep these areas up to speed. Luckily, advocates such as NTCA-The Rural Broadband Association, are boosting the efforts of independent telecommunications and broadband providers nationwide to deploy highspeed services to schools, libraries and more. ### NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association is the premier association representing more than 800 independent, community-based telecommunications companies that are leading innovation in rural and small-town America. NTCA advocates on behalf of its members in the legislative and regulatory arenas, and it provides training and development; publications and industry events; and an array of employee benefit programs. In an era of exploding technology, deregulation and marketplace competition, NTCA’s members are leading the IP evolution for rural consumers, delivering technologies that make rural communities vibrant places in which to live and do business. Because of their efforts, rural America is fertile ground for innovation in economic development and commerce, education, health care, government services, security and smart energy use. Visit us at www.ntca.org.
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Why Rural Internet Access Matters to Both Urban and Rural Communities
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