Table of Contents
Benefits of Broadband to Rural Communities
Section 1 Introduction and Background
1.C. The Broadband Revolution and Rural Access
1.D. Federal Policy and Regulatory Context
1.E. State Departments of Transportation and Broadband Telecommunications
Section 2 Corridor Definitions and Profiles
2.A. Corridor Locations and Study Areas
Section 3 Potential Benefits of High-Speed Telecommunications in Rural Areas and Study Corridors
3.C. Public Safety and Homeland Security
3.D. Health Care and Telemedicine
3.E. Education and Access to Knowledge
Section 4 Building a Telecommunications Backbone in Interstate Highway Rights-of-Way (ROW)
4.A. Advantages of Using Interstate Highway ROW
4.B. Disadvantages and Risks of Using Interstate Highway ROW
4.E. Preliminary Alignment Approach
4.F. Operational Issues Associated with Installation and Maintenance
Section 5 Findings and Conclusions
Appendix A. Corridor Impacts Analysis - SWOT Analysis (by Corridor)