As the pandemic recedes, we’ve learned that universal access to the online world, through broadband service, is essential for participation in modern American life. The urgency to create full broadband coverage echoes past programs to develop nationwide networks for electricity, telephone, and interstate highways. Each of those ushered in major changes and improvements in communities across the country. Broadband is …
InnovateOhio Issues Statewide Broadband Strategy
The following is a press release issued by InnovateOhio on December 19, 2019. Learn more about InnovateOhio  at this website. Media contact: Caroyn Cypret, 614-995-1815, Carolyn.Cypret@governor.ohio.gov Plan supports applications for federal ReConnect funding by awarding additional points More accurate coverage maps also rolled out in partnership with Connected Nation (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—InnovateOhio, under the direction of Lt. Governor Jon Husted, today released the …
Two Bipartisan Broadband Bills Pass House
The following is a press release issued on Congressman Jack Bergman’s website on December 16, 2019 EDITOR’S NOTE: Connected Nation (CN) believes the current broadband maps do not accurately reflect where this is and is not coverage because the data is collected at a measurement level that’s too large. Currently, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requires providers to report their …