AFBF: Broadband Access Needed In Rural Communities

In a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) said people who live and work in rural America often are unable to access the same educational, medical, business and government services as Americans living in more populated areas. But, AFBF said, access to modern broadband Internet service has the potential to correct this inequity.

The AFBF said affordable home broadband access is important for keeping American agriculture competitive. The group is urging the FCC to consider location when determining broadband availability and to consider competitive pricing for broadband services.