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I have been asking Verizon and the national cable service about broadband in my rural area. Verizon in one of my last conversations with them quoted me that "broadband will become available in 15 years in your area". This is completely outrageous, by then it should be free. The upgrade to the local central office (CO) of Verizon would only require an upgrade of $25,000 to $30,000 to provide my area with broadband service.

The national cable service that perports to be supporting my area told me that if I would pay the $25,000 fee they would be happy to bring broadband to me.

I am now working with my local elected officials to convince both Verizon and the cable provider that we need these services for our businesses and those that work from their homes. After attending several meeting with the elected officials, I have found out that every resident and business in my area wants these services.

Knowing this information now, Verizon would have the upgrade paid for within a year (if everyone in the area doesn't sign up for service).  What do we have to do to get the services we need?