From the Press Release: “The order directs state agencies to use the Broadband Ohio Network rather than the patchwork of public and private networks agencies presently use, allowing the state to realize cost savings and efficiencies. The governor has charged the Ohio Broadband Council to extend access to the Broadband Ohio Network so that state agencies in all 88 counties can be linked to the nearest connection point on the network. In addition, the order authorizes governmental and non-governmental entities to access the Broadband Ohio Network.“

Because some of our county offices are in close proximity to other state agencies, we may be able to finally connect up to high quality broadband soon. Though the order doesn’t address that “last mile” connectivity, which can be quite expensive and in many cases, the limiting factor.