Posted June 1st, 2021 for NTCA
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Arlington, Va., (June 1, 2021) A new engineering report commissioned by the Foundation for Rural Service examining various broadband technologies deployed in “greenfield” builds (where a network is built from scratch) concludes that fiber provides the most cost-effective, future-proof option in rural communities when taking stock of anticipated increases in user demand over time. The report, “ Future Proof: Economics of Rural Broadband ,” released today, was prepared by Vantage Point Solutions, Inc., to review the long-term viability of different broadband technologies from a network engineering and economics perspective. “Broadband demand is only increasing, as more and more people are working, learning, and accessing health care from home,” said FRS Executive Director Pam Becker. “As providers evaluate what choices to make in responding to user demands now and well into the future, this
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