The Lansing State Journal had a trio of articles on Sunday looking at those in rural mid-Michigan who are currently left in the 56k dust as the others in the state cruise on broadband connections. Students who have never downloaded video or audio clips would seem to be at an incredible disadvantage in the modern world. The article also reports on hope offered by broadband over power line that Lighthouse Broadband (and other companies) will be rolling out in Grand Ledge and St. Johns.

Also see High-quality technology key to kids keeping up in the LSJ
And finally Official says broadband may impede rescuers in the LSJ

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