Thatâs the consensus of several speakers on a LEAD Maryland Alumni workshop webinar held May 12.
Dependable and fast broadband â that doesnât cost an arm and a leg â is a consistent concern of many in rural communities. Itâs needed for getting the most out of precision ag equipment, and for work and school at home.
âWeâre really hopeful we can make a real dent in rural broadband access in the next couple of years,â said Charlotte Davis of the Rural Maryland Council. She described Marylandâs broadband as âSwiss cheese,â with high connection in urban areas and spotty service in rural areas.