Yes. In rural areas, the cost per mile is much more important than in the city. If gigabit costs 10% more per mile than 100Mbit, is it worth it? Their burdens per person will be higher, in areas where the wage is typically lower. Perhaps 10Mbit wireless would be much cheaper per customer; maybe much more affordable for local residents (who have to pay through fees or taxes, one way or another).
Similar thing with septic versus sewer[0]. You won't have septic in larger towns, but sewer costs can be stifling.
Yes. In rural areas, the cost per mile is much more important than in the city. If gigabit costs 10% more per mile than 100Mbit, is it worth it? Their burdens per person will be higher, in areas where the wage is typically lower. Perhaps 10Mbit wireless would be much cheaper per customer; maybe much more affordable for local residents (who have to pay through fees or taxes, one way or another).
Similar thing with septic versus sewer[0]. You won't have septic in larger towns, but sewer costs can be stifling.
[0] http://lancasteronline.com/news/health/small-iowa-towns-stru...