Slashdot Mirror

← Back to Stories (view on slashdot.org)

Ohio Establishing State Wide Broadband Network

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the fast-internet-for-the-people dept.

bohn002 writes "In order to coordinate and expand access to the state's broadband data network, Ohio Governor Ted Strickland has signed an executive order establishing the Ohio Broadband Council and the Broadband Ohio Network. The order directs the Ohio Broadband Council to coordinate efforts to extend access to the Broadband Ohio Network to every county in Ohio. The order allows public and private entities to tap into the Broadband Ohio Network — all with a goal of expanding access to high-speed internet service in parts of the state that presently don't have such service."

2 of 105 comments (clear)

  1. Queue lawsuits in 3..2...1... by maillemaker · · Score: 4, Insightful

    I'm sure the telcos will try and use the courts to stop or cripple this service.

    --
    A work that expires before its copyright never enters the public domain and thus enjoys eternal copyright protection.
    1. Re:Queue lawsuits in 3..2...1... by Ngarrang · · Score: 4, Insightful

      As an Ohio resident, I can verify for you that the Telcos are doing a good job of crippling broadband on their own. I applaud any attempt by the gub'nah get some quality fast internet to areas OUTSIDE of the cities. Please. There are public and private businesses out there, as well.

      --
      Bearded Dragon