Worker Shortage Delays $42.5 Billion U.S. High-Speed Internet Plan
TL;DR
The US government's plan to expand high-speed internet access in rural areas is facing a major hurdle due to a shortage of fiber splicers, the workers responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing wired broadband networks. The demand for fiber splicers has surged in recent months, leaving companies struggling to keep up with the workload.
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The U.S.'s $42.5 Billion High-Speed Internet Plan Hits a Snag: A Worker Shortage The Wall Street Journal
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