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Most rural land buyers say high-speed internet is not a deal-breaker

In an informal LANDTHINK Pulse survey, 41% of respondents called high-speed internet a must-have, while 37% said it would not affect their purchase decision.

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Land buyers in an informal survey are split on how much they weigh broadband access when choosing rural property, according to LandThink. The outlet found that 37% of respondents said high-speed internet availability is preferred but would not influence where they buy land, while 2.2% said they were not concerned about internet access at all.

Another 41% said high-speed internet is a must-have. LandThink notes that verifying connectivity matters for rural parcels because service is not something buyers can reliably assume is available in the county or nearby towns.

LandThink adds that internet access can affect property resale value and day-to-day uses such as remote work, home schooling, security cameras, and streaming. The outlet also points to modern alternatives, saying that a lack of traditional broadband is no longer a strict deterrent for some buyers due to satellite and cellular options.

The article also discusses satellite internet availability across the United States and the tradeoffs of traditional satellite services that use a geostationary orbit satellite to deliver signals to a home dish, highlighting why connectivity can remain a planning factor even when broadband is limited.

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