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I am pretty sure wireless is really going to change this in the next few years. Most of those locations probably already have LTE coverage and many times its be

I am pretty sure wireless is really going to change this in the next few years. Most of those locations probably already have LTE coverage and many times its better than the wired tech in the area. Everyone is just waiting for a good unlimited plan and many will just move over to hotspots / LTE routers. It has the benefit of going with you when you travel or move and the carrier like it because last mile is so expensive to upgrade. I know a lot of people working remotely in RV's moving around the country and it's only possible because of good wireless coverage that's getting better very fast. I think with more remote work and better wireless coverage you could see floodgate open of tech workers moving to rural areas, I know I want to.

oldprogrammer2 9y ago
I live in a rural area (only 2 neighbors within a mile), and have a 50/5 Mb internet plan through a fixed wireless provider. The tower is about 5 miles away and is uplinked to another tower at least 20 miles away. This, along with Verizon LTE as a backup, allows me to consistently work from home. Last year the best I could get was 15/5, and a few years ago 10/3. So it’s definitely changing for the better. Warnings for those thinking about fixed wireless: they tend to turn off tower equipment to prevent damage during storms, your connection can be over saturated at peak times, you may have to pay overages (on non-business Plans, but significantly cheaper that overages by cellular providers), and line of sight and distance from the tower can prevent service.