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It's a County Priority, But Quest to Bring Broadband to Flagler's West Side Runs Into County Hurdles


Flagler County’s west side, a mainstay of Flagler’s economy because of its agriculture businesses, has been left behind by the information revolution. Residents there are pursuing avenues to extend broadband access to the region, so far without success. (© FlaglerLive)
When it comes to high-speed internet, residents of western Flagler County are treated like second-class citizens.
Students can’t reliably connect to remote classes. The efficiency of business owners, among them farmers–a backbone of the local economy–is hampered by slow connection speeds, making sending an email or looking up a permit a time-consuming hurdle. Parents and others can’t take advantage of telemedicine at a time when doctors’ offices are restricting in-person visits. Residents at the end of long work days can’t relax with Netflix or Hulu. Prospective residents or businesses used to broadband look elsewhere, further limiting the region’s growth potential. ....

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