"The study, "Stuck in the Middle: Internet Insecurity in Rural America" analyzed data from 2,600 households in Michigan and Colorado. The study defined a gap in coverage as either a household - which was previously connected - not subscribing to an internet service or a household that had a subscription but experienced a lapse."
"30.6% of the surveyed population was internet insecure 34.2% of households with children under 18 years of age living at home were internet insecure People with disabilities are more likely to experience internet insecurity than people without disabilities 87.1% of internet insecure respondents rely on locations outside of their home to access the internet 93.3% of the internet insecure population still use telehealth services"
"As the infrastructure improves and more Americans can access high-speed internet, we need to make sure that everyone can benefit by having reliable, affordable service all the time."
Data from 2,600 rural households in Michigan and Colorado were analyzed. A gap in coverage was defined as a previously connected household not subscribing or a household with a subscription that experienced a lapse. Overall 30.6% of respondents were internet insecure, with 34.2% of households with children under 18 affected and higher likelihood among people with disabilities. Most internet insecure respondents (87.1%) relied on locations outside the home for access, and 93.3% of the internet insecure population continued to use telehealth. Subscription rates varied by age and household composition.
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