• Database: Computer Source
  • Keyword- Fiber Optic
    • Results-3,719
    • Article- Oguchi, K. (2016). Migration to broadband and ubiquitous environments by using fiber-optic technologies in access/home areas. Fiber & Integrated Optics, 35(2), 49–59. https://doi.org/10.1080/01468030.2016.1155678
  • Keyword- High Speed Internet Access
    • Results-399
    • Article- Rendleman, J. (2001). Pursuit of high-speed internet access Continues. Informationweek, 856, 72.
  • Keyword- Rural Broadband
    • Results-118
    • Article- Rampersad, G., & Troshani, I. (2020). Impact of high-speed broadband on innovation in rural firms. Information Technology for Development, 26(1), 89–107. https://doi.org/10.1080/02681102.2018.1491824
• Database: Communication & Mass Media Complete
  • Keyword- Rural Broadband
    • Results-84
    • Article- Beede, D., & Neville, A. (2015). Broadband availability beyond the rural/urban divide. Journal of Current Issues in Media & Telecommunications, 7(4), 423–434.
  • Keyword- Fiber Optic
    • Results- 912
    • Article- Chakraborty, A., Bhattacharjee, S., Marsden, J. R., Shankar, R., Katz, E. S., & Jr.Vallee, W. L. (2018). Predictive models to measure the impact of fiber-optic broadband speeds on local towns and communities. Telematics & Informatics, 35(5), 1408–1420. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tele.2018.03.011
  • Keyword- High Speed Internet Access
    • Results-130
    • Article- Rains, S. A. (2008). Health at high Speed: broadband internet access, health communication, and the digital divide. Communication Research, 35(3), 283–297. https://doi.org/10.1177%2F0093650208315958

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Rampersad, G., & Troshani, I. (2020). Impact of high-speed broadband on innovation in rural firms. Information Technology for Development, 26(1), 89–107. https://doi.org/10.1080/02681102.2018.1491824

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