Until 2016 I used to support a regional contract in the midwest and had a number of employees and contractors who lived in very remote areas. About 1/6 were trying to download massive software updates and security patches with DSL, and would have to leave their computers on overnight to get downloads that would take the rest of us 5-10 minutes. I can't imagine running most telework or virtual education platforms using what is considered standard technology in those regions.
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Until 2016 I used to support a regional contract in the midwest and had a number of employees and contractors who lived in very remote areas. About 1/6 were trying to download massive software updates and security patches with DSL, and would have to leave their computers on overnight to get downloads that would take the rest of us 5-10 minutes. I can't imagine running most telework or virtual education platforms using what is considered standard technology in those regions.