Columbus invests in creating largest city owned fiber network!!

Wanted to make you aware of some very exciting economic development/technology news here in Columbus, Ohio as the City continues to construct what is believed to be the largest city owned fiber network in the nation.

This past Monday evening, the Columbus City Council approved the next step in enhancing greater fiber and broadband connectivity in Columbus. Unlike other municipalities that lease conduit and fiber, Columbus has taken the more cost effective approach and has purchased some 200 miles worth of infrastructure. The acquisition will allow Columbus to use the network as an economic development tool to attract and retain high-tech businesses to our city. The network will also enhance the ability of our public safety forces to communicate in the field and can be used by numerous city departments, local educators and those in the medical field to better share information and data...