Lack Of This Key Utility In Rural America Could Slow Nationwide Economic Recovery
Lack Of This Key Utility In Rural America Could Slow Nationwide Economic Recovery

Social distancing is accelerating the trend of Americans moving their social and professional lives online.

But according to Business Insider, a huge swathe of the population is being left out.

As many as 160 million Americans — mostly in rural areas — don't have access to high-speed internet.

The FCC estimates that 25 million people live in areas with no high-speed internet service providers.

19 million of these are in rural America.