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In Kansas Decent Broadband Service Still Hard To Come By

By Steve Kraske,
Chris Young
Published June 11, 2021 at 2:14 PM CDT
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Getting online in 2020 was especially tough for many Kansans.

Using the internet was integral to getting through the pandemic, however, many in Kansas lacked a reliable connection.

For as many as 173,000 Kansans, the pandemic highlighted the trouble the lack of good broadband caused with working remotely, taking virtual classes and making telehealth appointments. Fixing a problem that some Kansans have endured for years comes down to more then just running cable to where service is needed.

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Steve Kraske
When I host Up To Date each morning at 9, my aim is to engage the community in conversations about the Kansas City area’s challenges, hopes and opportunities. I try to ask the questions that listeners want answered about the day’s most pressing issues and provide a place for residents to engage directly with newsmakers. Reach me at steve@kcur.org or on Twitter @stevekraske.
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Chris Young is an Assistant Producer for KCUR’s Up To Date. Contact him at chrisy@kcur.org.
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