rural broadband

Oct 13th

GAO: Information on How Broadband Affects Postal Use and the Communications Options for Rural Residents

U.S. POSTAL SERVICE – Information on How Broadband Affects Postal Use and the Communications Options for Rural Residents What GAO Found Broadband use has in recent years been associated with reduced use of First-Class Mail. Continued declines as a result of broadband, however, are uncertain. Broadband access to various Internet services, especially online bill paying, […]

Jul 28th

Senator McCaskill Requests Study of Rural Broadband and Postal Access

Senator looks to examine lack of access to broadband technology in rural areas, dependence on reliable postal service Monday, July 27, 2015 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill has requested an examination of the interaction between the lack of adequate access to broadband technology in rural areas and the reliability of Postal Service delivery. Without […]