Broadband supporters: Rural, urban, mountain areas give Ohio unique shot at stimulus grants | San Francisco Examiner

COLUMBUS, OHIO — State broadband planners say Ohio's unique mix of rural, Appalachian and poor urban communities gives it a strong chance of securing federal stimulus dollars to pay for better Internet access.

In the first round of bidding for $7.2 billion in grants, loans and loan guarantees, both in-state and out-of-state groups asked for millions to help underserved populations in the state get connected. Word on the winners is expected in early November...