Most Americans want to let local governments build out internet service if the internet providers in their area aren’t any good, according to the Pew Research Center.

In a phone survey of over 4,000 people last month, Pew found that 70 percent of respondents agreed that local governments should have the power to start their own high-speed networks if current offerings are “too expensive or not good enough.”

The results show an overwhelming support for municipal broadband — networks that are at least somewhat run by local governments — at a time when encouraging broadband buildout is a top federal priority.

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