Broadband4Ohio
In a digital age, rural Ohioans are being left behind.
Almost 40% of rural Americans (around 23 million people) do not have access to broadband in their homes. According to staff of the Joint Economic Committee in a report on America’s Digital Divide, the majority of rural residents do not have access to broadband in 15 states.
Interviews
We sat down with former mayor of Crooksville, Ohio, Fred Redfern, to discuss the challenges that rural communities face due to lack of broadband access, especially as regards the education system.
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We sat down with former mayor of Crooksville, Ohio, Fred Redfern, to discuss the challenges that rural communities face due to lack of broadband access, especially as regards the education system. |
When small towns and rural communities don't have access to adequate broadband, small businesses suffer. We spoke with John Clark, owner of Clark's Market, to find out how lack of broadband has impacted him and his business. |
We interviewed Michelle Wright (a local mom) and Melissa Marolt (Director, Perry County District Library) talking about how broadband impacts them. Check out what they have to say!
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