Broadband action team debates AI, data centers and Starlink as rural option
Sep 3, 2026
The Broadband Action Team discussed AI and data centers and debated strategies to expand broadband into rural Jackson County; the Chair noted Starlink's regulatory expansion and suggested satellite service may be a quicker option for remote areas than building fiber.
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The Chair (name not specified) reported on a Broadband Action Team discussion that touched on artificial intelligence, data‑center development and strategies for reaching rural areas with broadband service. Commissioners said the discussion included a range of opinions and concerns about costs and long‑term infrastructure choices.
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