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The RS&I Dealer Download: Rural broadband expansion is creating major dealer opportunity

WRITTEN BY: Michael Shiverdecker
DATE: February 27, 2026 at 10:57 AM

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Rural broadband is moving into a period of accelerated growth driven by infrastructure investment and evolving deployment strategies. Communities that historically faced limited connectivity options are now seeing increased access through both wireless and fiber solutions.

Wireless carriers are expanding fixed wireless access deeper into rural markets, leveraging existing tower infrastructure to deliver high-speed connectivity faster and more cost effectively. At the same time, electric cooperatives are building fiber networks designed to provide long-term broadband capacity and reliability.

This dual expansion is strengthening infrastructure, increasing awareness among rural consumers, and elevating demand for connectivity solutions across multiple service categories.

For Authorized Dealers, this shift represents a meaningful growth opportunity. As infrastructure expands, dealers gain the ability to serve new customers with wireless broadband, fiber, satellite, smart home security, and complementary connectivity services. Dealers who track deployment patterns and align with expansion markets position themselves to capture early adoption and sustained growth.

In this episode of The Dealer Download, we examine the forces driving rural broadband expansion and outline how Authorized Dealers can strategically position themselves within emerging markets.

 

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

  • Why wireless carriers are expanding rural fixed wireless access
    An overview of deployment strategies and how existing tower infrastructure is accelerating market reach.

     

  • How electric cooperatives are building fiber networks
    Understanding the role co-ops play in closing connectivity gaps and supporting long-term broadband capacity.

     

  • What infrastructure growth means for connectivity demand
    Increased availability drives awareness, adoption, and service diversification across rural markets.

     

  • How Authorized Dealers can position for growth
    Strategic insights on identifying expansion markets and leveraging infrastructure momentum to build customer relationships.


 

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