It is ridiculous to decree that anything like this is "unacceptable". Heck, the rankings themselves are ridiculous tripe. Why do people blindly accept the value of these measurements and rankings?
If there are those who believe we need to expand broadband access into other areas, they are free to donate to charities, and invest in organizations that are willing to pay for the expansion directly. No need for government intervention and extortion.
If we want to have a competition on what has the most long-term benefit, let's start measuring liberty. Having the ability to honestly achieve something with fewer government roadblocks and with less government siphoning off of our hard work will do much more for our society.
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