The following press release was issued by Rep. Scherer’s office on January 27, 2020 State Rep. Gary Scherer (R-Circleville) has announced that he will be hosting a public meeting on Tuesday, February 18, in collaboration with Connected Nation Ohio, to discuss updated broadband coverage maps for Ohio and to hear from constituents about current issues with broadband access. As a …
Connected Nation Ohio Names State Program Director
Public Asked to Provide Input on Broadband Maps, Attend Local Technology Planning Forums Columbus, OH (January 16, 2020) – Connected Nation Ohio (CN Ohio) recently named Tina Lyden as its State Program Director. As part of her work to identify innovative solutions to connect all families and communities in Ohio to broadband (high-speed internet), Lyden will help guide a series …
Connected Nation Ohio Releases Updated Broadband Availability Maps, Asks for Consumer Input
Columbus, OH (December 19, 2019) – Connected Nation Ohio (CN Ohio) today published updated broadband (high-speed internet) coverage maps and preliminary availability statistics for the Buckeye State. You can see and review these updated maps by heading to www.connectednation.org/ohio/mapping-analysis/. “Having accurate broadband coverage maps is critically important as Ohio’s leaders implement a statewide broadband strategy through InnovateOhio. They need better …
Don’t Let Your Community Be Left Out: Surveys on Broadband Access in Ohio Close This Week
Columbus, OH (November 18, 2019) – There are only a couple of days left to provide input about your community’s high-speed internet (broadband) access. Connected Nation Ohio (CN Ohio) is using online surveys to gather input from communities about their broadband access. The information gathered will be used to better identify ways to improve access for all Ohioans. Make sure …
Ohio Company Gets $2.5M for Fiber Infrastructure
The following was published in the Herald-Dispatch on November 14, 2019 RIO GRANDE, Ohio — Buckeye Rural Electric Cooperative has received a $2.5 million grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative for the installation of 168 miles of fiber project that will connect the co-op’s substations in six counties of the …
Deadline Approaching: Input Needed on Effort to Expand High-Speed Internet Access to All Ohioans
Columbus, OH (November 6, 2019) – Connected Nation Ohio (CN Ohio) is using online and printed surveys to gather data and input from communities about their broadband (high-speed internet) access—to better identify ways to improve access for all. The deadline to provide input for your neighborhood or community is fast approaching. The last day to fill out the surveys is …
Expanding High-Speed Internet Access to All Ohioans: Input Needed to Include Your Community
Columbus, OH (October 10, 2019) – Connected Nation Ohio (CN Ohio) is using online and printed surveys to gather data and input from communities about their broadband (high-speed internet) access. This data will be used to identify the areas that lack access to affordable, high-speed internet and to find solutions to expand that access. “We are laser-focused on identifying exactly where the …
How Connected Nation Ohio is Working to Bring Better Broadband Access to the Buckeye State
Columbus, OH (September 18, 2019) – Over the past couple years, rural areas of Ohio have struggled to keep a good broadband connection. Connected Nation Ohio has been working to change that. On Tuesday Sept. 17, Chris McGovern, Connected Nation’s Director of Research Development, did an interview with the WOSU “All Sides” radio show with Ann Fisher. During this interview, …
Take the Survey: Connected Nation Ohio Needs Your Input to Improve Your Internet
Survey Link: https://www.myconnectedcommunity.org/ Columbus, OH (September 4, 2019) – Connected Nation Ohio (CN Ohio) recently began a new phase in its mapping, technical assistance, and analysis work across the state. Part of that effort includes gathering data from residents and businesses about their access and use of broadband (high-speed internet). “Ohio leaders have taken important steps to connect more communities. They …
VIDEO: One Company’s Work to Connect Rural Ohio
‘Everybody needs broadband’ Bascom, OH. (September 3, 2019) – Bascom Communications’ General Manager understands how important high-speed internet (broadband) is to rural communities—that’s because he lives and works in one. “You know, everybody needs broadband. It can be used for anything,” said Nate Brickner, who lives in Bascom. “You know from watching television to running your tractor. It’s definitely needed …