Broadband Access, Telecommuting and the Urban-Rural Digital Divide

Rajesh Singh, Peter F. Orazem, Moohoun Song, Singh, Rajesh, Orazem, Peter F., Song, Moohoun · 2006 · AgEcon Search (University of Minnesota, USA)

Summary. Broadband access is the primary driver of telecommuting adoption, explaining three-fourths of the urban-rural gap in remote work. Workers with longer commutes and high-speed internet access are significantly more likely to telecommute. Telecommuters don't earn more than comparable workers because those who already work remotely tend to be highly skilled and well-paid. As rural broadband improves, the telecommuting gap between urban and rural areas will narrow, potentially reducing rural-urban wage disparities.

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Singh, R., Orazem, P. F., Song, M., Rajesh, S., F., O. P., & Moohoun, S.. (2006). Broadband Access, Telecommuting and the Urban-Rural Digital Divide. AgEcon Search (University of Minnesota, USA). https://doi.org/10.22004/ag.econ.18214

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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.18214
Countries: United States
Regions: North America
Categories: broadband-and-digital, regional-innovation-systems, general-innovation
Added: 2026-08-01