This is one in a series of articles about broadband accessibility in Butler County.

About 5% of the housing sold by the Heidi & Sadler Priest Team at eXp Realty in Butler might not have high-speed internet options, but slower alternatives are sufficient for somtimes for some clients, according to Sadler Priest.

But just like accessibility to water and sewer service, broadband accessibility can affect the potential sale of houses.

The lack of high-speed internet can deter some buyers, Sadler Priest said.

“Especially for specific clients,” Priest said. “Some people work from home. I’ve had them say ‘I need high-speed, blazing internet.’”

According to a map recently released by the Federal Communications Commission, some places in Butler County have less than 50% access to mobile broadband coverage.

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