Funds awarded for SE Ohio broadband network

GALLIPOLIS — The expansion of broadband Internet to southeast Ohio recently made significant strides towards the provision of networks to both the healthcare industry and area residents.

The Southern Ohio Health Care Network (SOHCN) recently announced the award of an $18 million FCC-funded contract to Horizon Telcom for construction of a state-of-the-art fiber optic network across thirteen counties in southern Ohio, including Gallia.

The OABC is requesting input from the E Community Groups established by Connect Ohio to ensure that all community needs have been identified and prioritized. In addition to OABC focus on bringing broadband to households and small businesses, the OABC plan considers it essential that all healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and government entities have broadband availability at a level that meets their needs...