Tag: broadband
Looming 3G shutdowns could widen connectivity gap for rural citizens
Even as the U.S. works on moving forward on broadband expansion, some rural areas could see a step backwards in cellular connections this year, when major carriers shut down their 3G networks.
W.Va. announces over $17.4M in broadband grants
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice announced the preliminary approval of over $17.4 million in Line Extension Advancement and Development program funds.
Pa. gearing up to take advantage of federal broadband funds
Pennsylvania is gearing up to take full advantage of federal broadband funds, at the state level, and at the regional level.
Co-ops that once brought electricity to rural Ohio work to offer...
Cooperatives that originally brought electricity to rural Ohio are now looking for ways to provide high speed internet as well.
Farmers still calling for rural broadband, nonprofits, private sector answering
Farm organizations and rural leaders are continuing to emphasize what the pandemic has made clear: rural areas need broadband. In addition to public dollars dedicated to the problem, private sector companies and nonprofits are continuing to work on solutions.
West Virginia broadband initiative to invest $1B
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice unveiled a plan to bring broadband to 200,000 more homes and businesses.
Muskingum Co. investor launches profit-sharing rural broadband service
Last year, Megan Kvamme launched a company, Ohio Transparent Telecom, or OhioTT, to improve access in rural areas, using fixed wireless connections.
Ohio broadband grant program opening for applications
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted announced Sept. 3 that the Ohio Residential Broadband Expansion Grant program would begin accepting applications online Sept. 6.
More broadband funds in the works, advocates looking for accountability
The U.S. legislature is considering historic investments in broadband expansion. Broadband advocates say that funding needs to come with accountability and transparency, and to be targeted to the areas that need it the most.
Ohio’s next budget to include broadband, water quality funding
The Ohio legislature agreed on the state’s next biennial budget late June 28. The final version of the budget includes funding for broadband expansion and for the H2Ohio water quality initiative for the next two years, among other things.
