Zack Space Still Fighting For Rural Broadband Access
A big part of the reason I follow Zack Space so much is because I consider him to be my second representative. The 18th and 6th districts share many of the same problems, thus when an 18th district problem is solved the 6th district also benefits (and vice versa).
One of these mutual problems that Space has been working to resolve is the lack of broadband Internet in Southeastern Ohio. Along this line Space co-sponsored a bill that passed in the House yesterday calling for detailed broadband coverage maps to be made each year. It also provides $275 million in broadband development grants over the next three years.
“Southeastern Ohio is going to find it harder and harder to attract new businesses if we lack the basic infrastructure that a modern company needs to conduct business. Every day that goes by without proper broadband access is another lost opportunity.”
“The economic future of our region relies upon our ability to offer the tools that companies need. This legislation will go a long way in ensuring we catch up with the rest of the nation in the deployment of this vital infrastructure.”
– Rep. Zack Space
Like Space, I think this is a great first step at solving one of the most critical issues facing rural development.
November 14th, 2007 at 4:42 pm
We need to make sure that all American’s have access to low cost high speed internet access despite barriers caused by income, geography, literacy and disability. There is so much to be gained for our Nation and the World. The Alliance for Public Technology has released a report -
“Broadband Initiatives: Enhancing Lives and Transforming Communities” http://www.speedmatters.org/blog/broadband-changes-lives.html
Don’t let America fall behind!