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Connect Ohio

Governor Ted Strickland on Dec. 17, 2007, launched Connect Ohio, a public-private partnership that will help expand broadband services across the state by working with local communities and providers to map gaps in access.

Connect Ohio Initiatives, LLC, is a subsidiary of Connected Nation and will operate as a non-profit with a headquarters in Columbus.  Connect Ohio’s three-year strategy involves a partnership between the state and broadband providers to create detailed maps of broadband coverage in order to accurately pinpoint remaining gaps in broadband availability in Ohio.

Connect Ohio will also work to establish public-private partnerships that will assist in supplying computers to areas that have broadband service but lack computer access.

The Connect Ohio model is based on community-specific needs, allowing private providers, the state and community partners to develop customized plans for broadband service in their areas. The local expansion efforts will boost the supply of broadband consumers and create a growing demand for broadband services across Ohio.

For more information, please visit http://www.connectohio.org.

Connect Ohio News

Governor Launches Connect Ohio Initiative
Public-Private Partnership will Drive Locally-Based Broadband Expansion Effort - December 17, 2007