 Rural Digital Economy Briefing Room (February 2010)
The digital economy has changed rapidly as new
communication and information technologies have been
developed. The rural economy has not been left behind,
but as the digital economy grows, questions of where
it is available, who participates and for what, and
the potential role for public policy have arisen.
 Broadband
Internet Service Helping Create a Rural Digital
Economy (Amber Waves, September
2009)
Broadband Internet access is less commonly used in rural than urban settings due to higher provision costs and more limited availability in rural areas. Rural citizens, businesses, and communities credit broadband Internet use with providing social and economic benefits.
 Broadband
Internet’s Value for Rural America (August 2009)
In general, rural communities have less access to Internet through broadband technologies than metro communities. Rural communities that had greater broadband Internet access had greater economic growth, which conforms to supplemental research on the benefits that rural businesses, consumers, and communities ascribe to broadband Internet use.
 Rural Broadband At A Glance, 2009 Edition (February 2009)
Rural residents enjoy widespread access to the Internet, they are less likely to have broadband Internet access than their urban counterparts. Rural residents that do have broadband Internet access, however, may benefit from greater access to goods and services.
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