In Oregon we have “community” telcos that have been installing high speed internet in rural areas for decades, and continue to do so[1]. The service/tech provided by these companies is far better and cheaper than the national/large ones. This works well enough that I’ve seriously considered starting one to serve the ~100 homes in my areas that are an ignored island in a sea of fiber around us.

[1] https://www.telecompetitor.com/blue-mountain-lights-up-fiber...