Disconnected: Internet access remains elusive in much of rural America and the nation's inner cities

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They are tied but not the same. I noticed that too, but your comment beat me to it.

Choice is a luxury not all have in the "free market" where monopolies rule many parts of the US. They are often forced to go with the one and only provider at whatever rate or go without.

Whether you make poor life decisions (an easy scapegoat to punch down on) or have any number of other circumstances (way too many examples come to mind to list) that keep you "in the poor house", the financial hurdle can be a huge barrier to access.