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The purpose of this survey is to better understand the development and demand for Internet services in rural Minnesota from the perspective of rural telephone companies. It is important to keep in mind that today, Internet services are offered by a variety of providers, including cable TV providers and wireless providers, along with telephone providers. ...

Growth in the overall number of people owning home computers or in the overall number of people connecting to the Internet between 2001 and 2002 appears to be flat. As in 2001, approximately 60% of rural Minnesota households own a working computer and of those with a computer, approximately 80% are connected to the Internet. ...

It’s become apparent that because of the lack of broadband applications, many residential customers are unwilling to spend $50 a month for its speed and convenience, especially in today’s economy. Businesses, on the other hand, are going increasingly digital. They need broadband, or will, and rural businesses need the same tools as urban ones. If ...

To download the full report click on the link below: 2002 Manufacturers Survey Report

To download the full report click on the link below: 2002 Provider Survey Report

To download the full report click on the link below: 2002 Consumer Survey Report