force, our seniors couldn't get out and go to the doctor. so if they didn't have internet connectivity then they could not take advantage of the technology with telehealth. >> reporter: what about where high-speed internet is plentiful? burrell wilson, north carolina, near the tech hub of raleigh-durham built its own municipal internet system called greenlight in 2008. >> you know, used to, number one, did you have suer? number two, did you have county water? and right on down the line. now i think that the broadband internet has jumped in front. >> reporter: stone and his partner robby brown developing home sites as fast as they can. they sell before they're finished. and the builder will only build them if. >> the first question he asks, was there highspeed internet as in greenlight. >> reporter: and it's not just home building. >> we're standing in the middle of the old herring drug store. >> reporter: bill oboyle is