Broadband stimulus shines a light on forgotten towns, counties

As advocates for wide broadband stimulus fund distribution hail an effort to prevent incumbents from knocking around smaller organizations and communities in their bids for $7.2 billion in grants and loans, reports are emerging out of every corner of the nation about the need for broadband Internet access

The Associated Press reports this week that Ohio’s varied terrain makes the Buckeye State a strong candidate for funds, as it fits the bill as both an “under-served” and unserved area when it comes to broadband...