Cell coverage in my area is only near town. Most of NE nevada has signs that say "no 911 coverage or emergency services" I have satellite internet which is neither fast nor cheap. Television is satellite or streaming only. One company ran better internet to part of the valley, and the result was a boom in real estate sales for people that want the open spaces where they could work from home.
Spending money on infrastructure to create an economic boom isn't a new concept.