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Abigail Spanberger: “Almost 30 percent of Virginians living in rural areas don't have access to fixed broadband at what is considered a…”

On the recordFebruary 26, 2019
Almost 30 percent of Virginians living in rural areas don't have access to fixed broadband at what is considered a minimally acceptable speed.
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Abigail Spanberger
Democratic · Virginia

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Spanberger highlights broadband access issues in rural Virginia affecting businesses and students.

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