Texas Department of Agriculture selects non-profit organization to map state for broadband availability
July 28, 2009
North Texas e-News
AUSTIN – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples announced today Connected Nation has been selected to measure and map the availability and use of broadband in the state of Texas.
“We are excited about this new partnership,” Commissioner Staples said. “Connected Nation will help Texas close the digital divide between urban and rural communities in our state. By creating a broadband map, we will learn what areas are unserved and underserved. This critical knowledge will lead to developing projects that bring high-speed Internet to all Texans, which will enhance economic development, expand educational opportunities and improve health care.”
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North Texas e-News
AUSTIN – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples announced today Connected Nation has been selected to measure and map the availability and use of broadband in the state of Texas.
“We are excited about this new partnership,” Commissioner Staples said. “Connected Nation will help Texas close the digital divide between urban and rural communities in our state. By creating a broadband map, we will learn what areas are unserved and underserved. This critical knowledge will lead to developing projects that bring high-speed Internet to all Texans, which will enhance economic development, expand educational opportunities and improve health care.”
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