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April 2022

Broadband could take longer and cost more to deploy in Vermont than anticipated

Many Vermonters who live in rural towns have the least access to high-speed internet. And they could be waiting for a while before getting faster service. Vermont is counting on hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding for an ambitious plan to bring fiber-optic service to every home on the electric grid within five years. But Christine Hallquist, whom Gov Phil Scott (R-VT) appointed in 2021 to oversee the delivery of that service, said that inflation and supply-chain problems could slow the project.

Broadband access is lacking in large portions of east central Ohio

A new broadband study has found that 38 percent of households in a 10-county area of east central Ohio — including Tuscarawas County — do not have access to FCC minimum internet speeds. While the need for reliable, affordable high-speed broadband for students, workers and businesses has existed for years, the COVID-19 pandemic made the situation worse as the shutdown shifted learning and work online. However, steps are being taken to address that need. For instance, Uhrichsville (OH)-based Smart Way Communications is working to expand the area it serves.

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