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As the digital economy becomes deeply ingrained in society, the urban-rural digital divide persists, with rural communication network coverage and quality acting as a key constraint on rural development. In February 2026, the GSMA released its Spectrum and Rural Connectivity report, affirming that sub-1 GHz low-band spectrum is central to enhancing rural network coverage and communication quality. Its rational allocation and utilization can narrow the urban-rural digital gap and fuel robust digital-driven growth in rural economies and societies.