Internet Is Unaffordable
Considering the current state of affairs, it is impossible to rely on the internet. It takes a very long time and a significant amount of money to complete. This was a significant factor in determining whether or not businesses that rented movies and videos would be successful in the long run.
It took a very long time for the rest of the world, which at the time was reaping the benefits of having access to high-speed internet, to catch up to where we were. After only a few short years, the last three Blockbuster stores in Alaska have ceased operations and have permanently closed their doors.