Broadband gap tied to income, study finds

A substantial portion of low income households in the United States do not have access to broadband Internet connections, a computer, or both. These numbers, compiled in an upcoming report, indicate that a major challenge for federal, state and local governments will be to identify and target specific underprivileged populations and regions for broadband connectivity efforts.

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AT&T Expands Mobile Broadband Coverage in Muskingum County

DRESDEN, Ohio, Sept. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- As part of its continuing network investment to support growing demand for advanced mobile devices and applications, AT&T* today announced the activation of two new mobile broadband cell sites in Dresden and Dillon Lake that will enhance coverage for area residents and businesses.
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Gallia Commissioners sign lease agreement for broadband towers Read more: Pomeroy Daily Sentinel - Gallia Commissioners sign lease agreement for broadband towers

GALLIPOLIS — In an effort to expand residential high-speed Internet service throughout the rural areas of Gallia County, the Gallia County Board of Commissioners and local Internet service provider JB-Nets signed a lease agreement for county-owned communications tower sites during a regular meeting on Thursday.


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Internet speeds are slow in Ohio, and not so hot nationwide, either

When it comes to Internet speed, Ohio is a laggard — as is the entire country, in a global context.

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Fiber-optic cable being installed

WEST UNION - Installation of a fiber-optic cable in Adams County by contractors with Horizon Telecom is steadily making progress. Horizon was awarded an $18 million contract to construct a fiber-optic network across 13 counties in southern Ohio by the Southern Ohio Health Care Network.

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