The article examines broadband accessibility issues in rural Mississippi, focusing on Obbie Riley, a veteran and county supervisor. Despite efforts since 2008 to provide high-speed internet to all homes, many residents face exorbitant costs and limited service options. Approximately 21% of households in Philadelphia lack internet subscriptions, hindering their ability to access education, job opportunities, and vital services. Riley highlights how the lack of connectivity hampers economic and social progress, positioning broadband access as a critical modern civil rights issue.
Military veteran Obbie Riley expresses his frustrations about the lack of broadband access in rural Mississippi, describing it as essential for work, education, and health.
Riley emphasizes the urgent need for improved internet access, calling it the "civil rights issue of the 21st century" and highlighting the prevailing digital divide.
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