Updated Nov. 12, 2012 at 6:16 a.m.
Durham, N.C. — The cost of broadband service in remote areas of North Carolina has long been a barrier to increasing rural access in the past. New federal funding, private investments, and a little creativity are helping to better the business case for expanding broadband to some of the most isolated areas in the state....
Creative investments bringing broadband to Western NC
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Durham, N.C. — The cost of broadband service in remote areas of North Carolina has long been a barrier to increasing rural access in the past. New federal funding, private investments, and a little creativity are helping to better the business case for expanding broadband to some of the most isolated areas in the state....
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Kudos to Frontier and the others for being creative with "all forms of technology" to address rural broadband access in NC. Frontier is a strong player in Northern California as well where forests and rugged terrain make it difficult for residents to get good service. TV white space is the latest wireless technology these companies are trying in places where line-of-sight is just not available. www.carlsonwireless.com
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