Zayo Announces Participation in Construction of New Broadband Fiber Network

Zayo, provider of provider of fiber-based bandwidth infrastructure and network-neutral collocation and interconnection services, announced that it is participating in the construction of a new fiber optic network across Western Ohio. The network connects Toledo to Columbus and covers multiple underserved towns throughout Western Ohio.


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Frontier Announces Ohio Broadband Commitment and Capital Investment Plan

Marketwatch.com

Frontier Communications Corporation today reiterated its broadband commitment to the state of Ohio, while also announcing highlights and status of several key initiatives.

During a business community luncheon at The Ohio State University at Marion, Frontier's Chairman and CEO Maggie Wilderotter highlighted Frontier's commitment to Ohio, focusing on broadband deployment, capital investment, service improvements and job retention/creation. These commitments were established when the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) approved Frontier's transaction with Verizon earlier this year. Mrs. Wilderotter was joined by Dr. E. Gordon Gee, President, The Ohio State University, who welcomed Frontier and the educational and economic opportunities afforded by future broadband expansion.

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Ohio No. 5 in U.S. for texting

Dayton Daily News

A new Nielsen study found that Ohioans send, on average, more than 600 text messages each month.

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Dublin becomes largest Wi-Fi hotzone in Central Ohio

muniwireless.com

Dublin, Ohio has the largest Wi-Fi hotzone in central Ohio according to the press release issued by HighSpeedAir, a family-owned business based in Dublin, Ohio, which is responsible for deploying the network. The primary goals of this network are to enhance public safety and improve the city’s operational efficiencies, while also offering a valuable broadband service option to the community.

One area of increased efficiency for the city includes almost instantaneous information dissemination for police, who can also file field reports from cruisers without returning to the Justice Center. It also allows the police to have improved communications in mobile command units during emergencies.