Broadband Is The Topic

Defiance County commissioners have been informed that they are one of the just four Ohio counties selected for a statewide program concerning broadband expansion. They announce…they have been selected to participate in the BroadbandOhio Community Accelerator Program. Officials call it…a collaborative effort by BroadbandOhio…the Ohio State University Extension…and the Heartland Forward and Brenton Institute…to help local governments throughout the state…to get expert instruction and support. Defiance County will be engaged in a 15-week program to learn about mapping, business models, broadband networking and other topics related to broadband expansion, officials tell reporters. Commissioners are hoping an ongoing study…conducted by the firm, Lit Communities, in conjunction with the accelerator program…will position the county well for future broadband growth. Commissioners are encouraging residents and business owners to participate in an ongoing broadband survey before they commit federal dollars made available for the expansion.