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Internet Options For Rural Areas


Posted by David Garza on

If you live in a rural area or small town, you probably understand the difficulty with getting a quality internet connection. Getting both high speed and great connection is not easy, and it’s often expensive. While there are several current options for rural internet, choosing the right option isn’t always easy. We’ve outlined the four main options, with pros and cons of each! Mobile Wireless Internet Mobile wireless internet is a great rural internet choice! This is an internet service that is reliant on cell phone coverage. This option provides strong home internet connections, even when other options are unavailable...

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What NOT to Do in the Rural Areas


Posted by Olayinka Alawode on

Planning a visit to rural areas is exciting and stressful in equal measure. The prospect of meeting a new culture and staying away from the busy and loud urban life is thrilling. However, you are equally laid back by the kind of things you can do and cannot do. The possibility of having a poor Internet connection can also frighten you. Here is a look at the don'ts of those moving to rural places. #1: Go slow on revealing clothes Clothing in rural areas is one of the most challenging things to figure out. Whereas you might have been used...

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Where Will Rural Internet Be 5 Years from Now?


Posted by Olayinka Alawode on

Rural Internet connection remains mostly underdeveloped compared to urban areas. The underdevelopment is attributed to the fact that residents in these regions are sparsely distributed. Therefore, most ISPs have little economic motivation to invest in the region. As a result, rural dwellers are continuously exposed to slow Internet connections. But things have been changing for the better in recent times. The entry of players such as the Nomad Internet has redefined the approach to rural high-speed Internet. Where will rural Internet be in the next five years? To understand this, you must first comprehend the current state of affairs. Rural...

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Will Unthrottled Internet Ever Rule the World?


Posted by Olayinka Alawode on

Internet throttling seems to be a common practice amongst ISPs. No matter how many promises they make on paper, this seems like a vice that most are not ready to let go. A common trick that ISPs implement is to let you enjoy the connectivity for the first few days or weeks following the installation. Whereas you had access to rural high-speed Internet in the early days, things quickly change after a short while. You begin noticing that your Netflix videos buffer and may not even access some sites. That is when you know you are a victim of the...

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Rural Internet: Expectations vs. Reality


Posted by Olayinka Alawode on

More often than not, people make assumptions about rural Internet without having visited the remote areas or having any supportive facts. Many of these assumptions have negatively informed many of those planning to relocate. Here is a look at the expectations and the reality of rural Internet. Many people in rural areas don't care about Internet speeds. The majority of people still have an old age assumption about rural areas regarding Internet connectivity. Most consider this as a place for retirement. Hence, they expect that it has shallow Internet usage and the need for fast-speed Internet connectivity. However, as a...

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