taxation in support of universal access to current telecommunications standards such as broadband internet. Arguments opposed rest on the misconception that not every individual would benefit from broadband access, or that access would stifle local economies. These assumptions work against the best interests of rural communities. Keywords: Rural, telecommunications, national, access, broadband, internet, taxation, plan, policy, Federal Communications Commission, FCC TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ABSTRACT…
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