Burying fiber-optic cables costs approximately $30,000 per mile, so telecommunications and cable companies are resistant to installing fiber in rural areas.

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The high cost of burying fiber-optic cables, often cited as approximately $30,000 per mile, makes telecommunications and cable companies hesitant to install fiber in rural areas due to lower population density and thus lower return on investment.

Burying Fiber-Optic Cables Costs Approximately $30,000 Per Mile, So Telecommunications