Country Nomad Blog — rural internet

What Internet Speed Do I Need to be Able to Work Remotely?


Posted by David Garza on

As you set yourself up to work remotely, you may keep wondering what Internet speeds you need for seamless working experience. For most people, the decision about their home Internet bandwidth is never made from the perspective of working from home. Instead, they decide based on access to entertainment like Netflix and other streaming platforms. The concept of working remotely fits into the existing Internet installation. In the long run, they end up having an undesired experience. What Internet speed do I need? The Internet speed required to work from home depends on your productivity applications. Not all work apps...

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Internet Access in Rural America and Its Impact on the Economy


Posted by Olayinka Alawode on

The economies of rural America and urban America have significant differences in terms of the current level and growth rate. Whereas the urban economies are advanced and grow at such a rapid pace, rural economies seem to lag behind. Internet connectivity ranks as one of the factors causing this disparity. Small businesses in rural areas require Internet access to take advantage of the opportunities that digital technologies offer. Unfortunately, this access is rare in the regions. The majority of the users have a hard time connecting to the Internet, while those who manage still surfer from slower speeds and constant...

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What Is 5G? 5G Deployment in Rural Areas


Posted by Olayinka Alawode on

Conversations around 5G are not only exciting but also controversial in equal measure. We all have heard theories of how some countries such as China are planning to use the technology to spy on other nations. In other controversial theories, it is claimed that 5G would pose a significant threat to our health. The truth is that most of these claims are rendered null and void. They do not hold ground when tested against existing facts. Truly, 5G proves to be more promising and beneficial than imagined. With the technology, we would have fast-speed connections powering the many applications sprouting...

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Applications for monitoring and controlling kids' phone and Internet usage


Posted by Olayinka Alawode on

The Internet can be unforgiving, especially to kids. As a result, you need to monitor what they do on the Internet and with their phones in general. Trusting your kids with their mobile devices is a daunting task. Whether your toddler just developed an insatiable interest in the family tablet or your teen got a new smartphone, you are just not sure of what they will do on these devices. Whereas you cannot be around your kids all the time to regulate their activities, there are a couple of applications you can depend on to accomplish this task. Here is...

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Why Rural Internet Matters Now More Than Ever


Posted by Olayinka Alawode on

As our way of life continues to change, and technology develops rapidly, we cannot afford to let the rural community lag behind the development. For a long time, Internet connectivity was often focused on urban areas and commercial production regions. That is no longer the case in the 21st century. Today's focus is on ensuring that every person has a reliable Internet connection that helps meet the demands of the modern world. Whether one resides in a rural area or in a Metropolitan, the Internet needs to align. For instance, they all need to stream high-quality videos, participate in competitive...

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