Governor Ted Strickland was recognized as a Broadband Hero at Connect Ohio's December 2010 Technical Association Meeting. In 2007, Governor Ted Strickland launched Connect Ohio to help expand broadband services across the state. The Governor recognized the importance of high-speed internet availability to improving the lives of Ohioans and acted on this need.
By working with local communities and broadband providers, Connect Ohio has created detailed maps of broadband coverage in order to accurately pinpoint remaining gaps in availability for Ohioans. The information has helped providers realize new possibilities in state-wide broadband expansion.
Governor Strickland’s launch of Connect Ohio has given additional Ohioans quick and affordable access to high-speed internet service, as well as providing computers to schools and libraries who had broadband service but lacked computer access.
Connect Ohio thanks Governor Strickland for encouraging broadband deployment to areas under-served by internet access providers and identifies him as a broadband hero.
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