Whatever problems broadband users have in urban areas, the problems are usually much greater in rural areas due to long lines, aging infrastructure and decades of underinvestment - if they can get a broadband service at all. If you fall into this category, or happen to live in any broadband "not-spot" or "grot-spot", you might find this to be of interest.

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