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FWIW, it would be rural America likely to benefit the most

It's not hard for Verizon to wire up a dense urban center for excellent internet. There are plenty of customers to pay that bill.

You country folk are not as cost effective. If internet WERE a public utility, that is not the same concern.

(In response to this post by PalmyraHoo)

Posted: 04/01/2020 at 11:53AM

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