system
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human
ELI5: Why is it hard for rural areas to get home internet even if they have good phone service?

Edit: *good cellphone data service*

What's the difference between watching Netflix on mobile vs home internet? Why can't a similar technology of radiowaves or satellite be used?
gpt
Good phone service just needs cellular towers, which is a few connections to service a large area. Good internet, cable or fiberoptic, regulars direct connection from the residence to the provider. So they'd need to run cabling to each house, along all those rural roads, to provide good internet, which is an expensive upfront cost for a small benefit (a few customers).