Rural broadband usage: analysing satisfaction and internet speed

Angela Hollman, Timothy R. Obermier, Jesse Andrews · 2024 · Rural Society

Summary. Rural households in the US Midwest use less internet throughput than satisfied households require, revealing a gap between actual consumption and satisfaction needs. Researchers collected high-resolution data through device monitoring and surveys, finding connections between internet speed, reliability, and user satisfaction. These findings challenge how broadband standards are currently set for rural areas.

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Hollman, A., Obermier, T. R., & Andrews, J.. (2024). Rural broadband usage: analysing satisfaction and internet speed. Rural Society. https://doi.org/10.1080/10371656.2024.2344982

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DOI: 10.1080/10371656.2024.2344982
Countries: United States
Regions: North America
Categories: broadband-and-digital, rural-data-and-definitions
Added: 2026-04-28