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	Podcast:		Local Features by WXPR
	Episode:		Forest Co. Has Some of the Worst Rural Internet in the State. That’s About to Change.
	Category:		Government & Organizations
	Duration:		00:05:05
	Publish Date:		2021-01-14 06:09:58
	Description:		The cabin sits on U.S. Highway 8 between Crandon and Laona. When Johnnie Aschenbrenner was growing up, it was his home. Despite being on a major highway, there were no power lines until 1962, so the family used generators for electricity. Nowadays, the cabin has an updated yet rustic feel, and Aschenbrenner rents it out as part of his small resort on Wabikon Lake. It’s literally connected to the tiny bar Aschenbrenner also owns. All told, resort guests can expect a pretty modern experience, DIRECTV included. Except for one thing. Forget about fiberoptic, high-speed broadband, or even DSL internet service. Aschenbrenner tries to rely on a satellite service that’s shaky at best. It’s the only option. “I was trying to watch a five-minute video off Facebook the other night. It took me a half-hour, and I never even could get through the five minutes,” Aschenbrenner said. Aschenbrenner would love to advertise that he has a good internet connection for resort and bar guests to use. But that
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