Nina Sparano

Rural communities left out of broadband boom in Wisconsin

At a time when Americans can work and learn remotely from just about anywhere, internet access isn't a luxury it's a necessity. However, a large part of rural Wisconsin has been left behind. According to a report from Forward Analytics, hundreds of thousands of people in Wisconsin do not have access to high-speed internet at all. The report shows 25 percent of Wisconsin's rural population lack access to high-speed internet.