Episode Synopsis "Rural Cooperatives, Broadband, and Equity"

NRECA was founded on the idea of bringing equitable electricity to rural America. Today, some 6.3 million households in electric co-op service areas lack high-speed internet access. Learn how NRECA is now helping to bridge the equity gap between urban and rural populations by bringing broadband to unserved households.Presenters:Paul Breakman, Vice President, Cooperative Business Solutions, NRECAMarshall Cherry, President and CEO, Roanoke Electric Cooperative

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