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Why is middle mile infrastructure critical for rural broadband connectivity?
Sachin Gupta, Chair, Middle Mile Working Group from Fiber Broadband Association explains:
He offers a clear analogy between middle mile networks and the interstate highway system—and why connecting “island” towns is critical for digital equity and growth.
📘 Key topics:
• What is the “middle mile” and why it matters
• How outdated bandwidth models are undermining broadband builds
• The affordability crisis in rural internet access
• Why public funding must prioritize middle mile deployments
• A call to action for communities and legislators
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🗣️ “You can’t have affordable last-mile broadband if you don’t have affordable backhaul.” – Sachin Gupta
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