Unpopular Opinion: We Should Nationalize The Internet

Unpopular Opinion: We Should Nationalize The Internet

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Adam Tod BrownBlockedUnblockFollowFollowingApr 8Fun Fact: 2.1 million Americans still use dial-up internet. At least that was the case back in 2015, which seems to be the last time anyone checked. That number might be a little lower now, but probably not by much.

The problem is rural broadband access, which is horrible in this country. According to a 2018 Pew Research Center study, 24 percent of Americans living in rural areas say access to high-speed internet is a major problem.