A Review of the Literature About Broadband Internet Connections and Rural Development (1995-2022)

Elizabeth A. Mack, Scott Loveridge, Thomas Keene, John Mann · 2023 · International Regional Science Review

Summary. Rural areas have lower broadband availability and adoption than urban areas, though researchers debate whether supply or demand drives this gap. High-speed internet improves rural economic outcomes through business activity and productivity gains. However, broadband policy initiatives show mixed results. The review identifies four research priorities: long-term economic impacts, net effects on development outcomes, speed-related impacts, and policy effectiveness.

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Mack, E. A., Loveridge, S., Keene, T., & Mann, J.. (2023). A Review of the Literature About Broadband Internet Connections and Rural Development (1995-2022). International Regional Science Review. https://doi.org/10.1177/01600176231202457

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DOI: 10.1177/01600176231202457
Countries: United States
Regions: North America
Categories: broadband-and-digital, regional-innovation-systems, policy, general-innovation
Added: 2026-08-01