Colorado wants stimulus money for broadband - KJCT8.com - Grand Junction, Montrose - Weather, News, Sports |
May 24, 2009
DENVER (AP) - Details of how $7.2 billion in federal stimulus money will be awarded to extend high-speed Internet around the country are still being decided, but Colorado is already taking steps to apply for funds.
One of the first steps is mapping where broadband access in Colorado is limited. The map is expected to be complete in August. Washington's push for cheaper, widely available broadband service has its challenges, from creating demand to making it financially worthwhile for providers. Some of the federal funds will boost computing capacity at community colleges and libraries...
DENVER (AP) - Details of how $7.2 billion in federal stimulus money will be awarded to extend high-speed Internet around the country are still being decided, but Colorado is already taking steps to apply for funds.
One of the first steps is mapping where broadband access in Colorado is limited. The map is expected to be complete in August. Washington's push for cheaper, widely available broadband service has its challenges, from creating demand to making it financially worthwhile for providers. Some of the federal funds will boost computing capacity at community colleges and libraries...
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