Friday, February 26, 2010

Connected Nation’s Ohio and Illinois Programs Launch New Interactive Mapping Tool | Articles - Publishing Titles | GeoPlace

Today, Connected Nation launched its new interactive broadband mapping platform in its state-based initiatives of Ohio and Illinois making it publicly available on both state’s websites: www.connectohio.org and www.connectillinois.org.

BroadbandStat is designed to provide a multi-functional and comprehensive view of broadband in a state as a roadmap for increased high-speed Internet. Both states held live online demonstrations for more than 200 stakeholders, community leaders, broadband providers, and others outlining the usefulness of the new mapping platform. Connect Ohio’s Executive Director Tom Fritz explained some of the meaningful ways the average user can use the tool...