Did you know that back in 2015 the FCC (Federal Communications Commision) had set a specific upload/download speed for a reliable internet service in the US? That’s right! The standard speed was leveled up to 3 Mbps upload speed and 25 Mbps download speed.
What’s surprising is that as of 2020, around 22.3 percent, which is one quarter of rural America, is yet deprived from the 25/3 Mbps internet speed which was set as the bare minimum broadband requirement. Imagine living with a picturesque scene of the rolling hills, occasional cow grazing in the meadows and quaint villages, alas one crucial element conspicuously absent in all this and i.e of course a reliable and high speed internet.
In another turn of events, broadband companies like Wavenet are working around the clock to fill in that gap for a prosperous future of rural internet.
Before we foresee the future, let’s look at the current state of rural internet access. For many years, remote areas have always been sidelined in the digital revolution, be it geographical barriers impeding the progress or just outdated infrastructure,
Due to this digital divide, rural areas are often looked down upon by the urbanites because of the disparities in education, healthcare and economic opportunities.
This may sound familiar, a wireless internet service that does not need any phone lines, cables or any physical connection. This is one good way of making sure the internet services reach the vast rural areas of the US as wireless signals are much easier to transmit to the rural homes rather than the hassle of installing a ground based broadband system that requires the headache of installing underground cables for every single household.
There are many ways this can take place such as through satellite based broadband which uses satellites that are orbiting our earth to send and receive data. It is an ideal way to provide easy coverage to areas that aren’t accessible otherwise. It usually provides speeds up to 100 Mbps depending on the plan. However, there are some drawbacks of satellite based broadband like high latency (delay in sending/receiving of data), interference caused by weather and high costs etc.
Mobile broadband is another type of wireless internet service delivering data via network towers. It can offer hundreds of Mbps of speed if the network and device support it. On the contrary, it has its limitations like signal strength issues, data caps and high cost of installation initially.
WiFi broadband is also a type of wireless internet service that is operated by using radio waves to deliver the data. It can provide speeds up to 1 Gbps depending upon your router and package. However, like others it has its downsides like range limitation, signal interference and security issues.
5g the fifth generation of mobile network, not only a number but also a game-changer when it comes to connectivity. With its lightning- fast speed and seamless stream, 5g holds the key to the future of rural internet.
Picture yourself sitting down and watching a Youtube vlog or your favorite Netflix season without “buffering” to interrupt you. Don’t you just hate it when you are in the middle of downloading a certain file and it just stucks at 90%? As compared to the ancestors of mobile broadband, 5g offers faster speed with 0% latency.
On the down side, 5g works best when it’s close to a 5g tower and the performance ends up being slightly sluggish in busy areas or peak times. However, this still checks in as a feasible option for users with better 5g coverage.
For everyone to be connected, grassroot initiatives are important when it comes to fostering networks. Having local knowledge and a shared vision, ruralites need to take charge of their own internet infrastructure.
It will take a collective action to overcome the digital divide and ensure that every corner of the countryside enjoys the perks of reliable internet access. By pooling resources, enthusiasm and expertise, ruralites can chart their own pathway to a digitally inclusive future. This way, no one is left behind in this digital age.
The goal here is to make sure that people living in rural areas don’t just have access to the internet but also enjoy the benefits of broadband and other digital technologies. This also means that we need to help rural communities to build skills, awareness and affordability to end the digital gap between the rural and urban areas.
Digital inclusion in rural areas is crucial. Such measures can improve standard of living in terms of healthcare, education and local economic development. To achieve this stance, various celebrities and stakeholders as well as the government and local authorities need to join hands to end the digital divide once and for all.
Subsidies and investments should be prioritized in rural communities to lay a groundwork for the future of rural internet. The Rural Digital Opportunity Fund in the United States is one such initiative that demonstrates the commitment to expand broadband access to the underserved areas.
Wavenet broadband is a one of a kind rural broadband service provider who you can trust blindly. Wavenet provides new fiber ethernet services like the FTTP (Fiber to the Premises) that involves delivering the fiber optic cables to an office or home and SoGEA (Single Order Generic Ethernet Access) allowing the customer to get a wireless broadband.
Wavenet offers speeds of up to 1 Gbps for FTTP and 80 Mbps for SoGEA. With such services, various businesses have boosted their performance in order to support new services such as IP Voice, cloud-based applications and online collaborations.
With our sights set on the horizon, the future of rural internet shines brighter than ever before. So if you are a ruralite who is missing out on such an opportunity or you are someone experiencing sluggish internet, it’s time to choose Wavenet as your new reliable broadband provider.
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