The Trump Administration asked states to find the lowest-cost option in the latest program to build broadband infrastructure in rural areas. That opens the door for more types of technology, which some worry could be less reliable in the long-term.

Rural life is what makes southeast Oklahoma a great place to live, according to Kris Bailey.

“We have small communities, which I love. Beautiful country. We have a lot of timber industry. A lot of farming,” she said. “I mean, of course I'm a little biased, but I think it's a beautiful part of the state to live in and to raise your family in.”

But in parts of this rural corner of the state, it can be hard to get high speed internet.

Bailey works as a family and consumer sciences educator, connecting farmers and other rural residents to educat

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