Rural communities in Kansas and the state itself must take advantage of this technology. Without it, Kansas communities are at risk of becoming ghost towns. Those using the new technology effectively are progressing in relation to those who are not, or who do not have access to such technology. The report maintains that information technology has great promise for rural America. It means that citizens are not place-bound.
Rural people can interact with people and businesses around the world through the Internet.
For citizens, schools, businesses, communities and families, this technology can offer improved quality of life. It also can be a means of local economic development. The report may be downloaded and printed at no charge.