Rural America Is Still Waiting for Fast Internet

The Journal. - A podcast by The Wall Street Journal & Gimlet

For decades, the Federal Communications Commission has tried to close the digital divide between cities and rural communities. In a 2020 auction, it allocated funding to a private telecom company to expand high-speed internet coverage. WSJ’s Ryan Tracy explains why one company has struggled to deliver on its big promises. Further Reading: -Vegas Company Promised Fast Internet. Rural America Waits…and Waits.  -Why Rural Americans Keep Waiting for Fast Internet, Despite Billions Spent  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices