Columbus nonprofit looks to get 'Every Citizen Online'

A Columbus-based nonprofit organization intends to, as its slogan states, get "every citizen online."

Starting in January, an organization called Connect Ohio, based in Columbus, will offer free computer and broadband training throughout the state.


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BROADBAND ADOPTION: THE KEY TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE

Since the FCC's release of its national broadband plan in March 2010, more attention than ever before has been focused on the importance of deploying broadband throughout the country. The potential economic and social benefits of broadband have been widely documented: job opportunities and career skills, health information, distance learning, access to government services, and keeping up with international, national and local events are all facilitated by access to high-quality broadband service.


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Google helps Ohio companies get on the Web

One of the world’s richest and most successful 13-year-olds is helping hundreds of small businesses across Ohio this week launch their own online presence, and providing a year’s worth of Web hosting, domain registration, and site development services for free for those that want to make a digital leap with their businesses.

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Free wireless service seen as a tool for revitalization

Internet is seen as a way to increase jobs and economic activity.

By Richard Wilson, Staff Writer

Providing free or low-cost wireless Internet service has become a priority for some cities looking to attract people to aging urban areas.

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Half of state’s small businesses absent from Internet

Fifty years ago, when a customer wanted to find out about a business, the answer was simple: Talk to friends and look in the phone book.

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Geauga County continuing attempts to broaden wireless Internet service

Geauga County officials are continuing their efforts to make wireless Internet available throughout the entire county.
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Library databases make research easier from home

The Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library has many databases that you can access on library computers or from home.

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Every Citizen Online award presented to Putnam Co. ESC

OTTAWA - Connect Ohio awarded the first Every Citizen Online (ECO) All-Star Facility Award to Putnam County Educational Service Center (ESC).

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Free computer training is a hit at library

NEWARK – Licking County Library is pleased to announce 255 adults have taken advantage of the Every Citizen Online free basic computer training.

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1 in 4 Miami Valley residents lack high-speed Internet

One in four Miami Valley residents do not have high-speed Internet in their homes, which limits their the ability to hunt and apply for jobs online, work from home, pay bills with a few clicks of the mouse, access health care electronically, order prescriptions, browse for useful social services and network, according to technology specialists.

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