Rural K-12 schools, colleges to get broadband
Columbus Dispatch
A state public-private partnership has been awarded $30 million in federal stimulus money to extend broadband service to 28 western Ohio counties that have been underserved.
"A strong technology backbone is essential for our rural communities to be competitive in business and for our students to take advantage of digital learning," Gov. Ted Strickland said in a written statement.
The money will be used to build more than 700 miles of high-capacity fiber that will directly link rural and underserved communities, including K-12 schools, state and local government offices, health-care facilities, community colleges and universities.
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A state public-private partnership has been awarded $30 million in federal stimulus money to extend broadband service to 28 western Ohio counties that have been underserved.
"A strong technology backbone is essential for our rural communities to be competitive in business and for our students to take advantage of digital learning," Gov. Ted Strickland said in a written statement.
The money will be used to build more than 700 miles of high-capacity fiber that will directly link rural and underserved communities, including K-12 schools, state and local government offices, health-care facilities, community colleges and universities.
Read more
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