Georgia Officials Taking Steps Expand Broadband Access

Georgia officials are creating a detailed map of every location in the state that lacks high-speed internet. State officials are also establishing requirements for broadband grants and conducting an analysis of state property that could be used to expand broadband access. An estimated 1.6 million people in the state lack access to high-speed internet service, cutting them off from educational, health care and business opportunities, state officials say. Broadband providers have little incentive to expand into sparsely populated communities where there aren't enough customers to justify infrastructure costs.