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Internet providers have left rural Americans behind. One county is fighting back (www.theguardian.com)
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[–] franklin@lemmy.world 109 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (2 children)

Private industry handling a public utility is never a good idea, see: Texas power grid

internet should be treated like water and power and handled by the city.

[–] FenrirIII@lemmy.world 30 points 7 months ago

The biggest problem in Texas is greedy politicians (Republicans) making it worse.