08 February 2019
Dr. Robert M. Mcnab, Professor at Old Dominion University, discusses the challenges and promises of rural broadband access, what can help reduce the digital divide between rural and urban areas, and a recent study regarding the impact of broadband access and proposed investments in 5G networks in South Dakota.
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