With all the other problems rural Ohioans face, especially those in the Appalachian counties, growth of modern technology has added to them. One in particular is troublesome: lack of access to competitive and adequate broadband service.It affects economic opportunities, educational achievement and even property values. State officials are beginning to notice, but change will likely take several years.According to The Associated Press, a fact-finding effort by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine’s administration identified a number of causes for the lack of broadband availability to include outdated tax codes, missed funding opportunities, maps that incorrectly show where service is available and bureaucratic red tape.About 1 million Ohio residents out of a total population of about 11.7 million do not have access to broadband internet service. They live in about 300,000 households.People who responded to DeWine’s request for information said no best practice strategy exists among states for introducing broadband in underserved areas. However, states that have had success have been more aggressive in their approach than Ohio.Rights of way along limited-access highways could be leveraged to expand broadband availability, according to the report.Increased private investment and Ohio’s efforts to become a leader in developing “smart” transportation corridors could provide additional momentum, the… Read full this story
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