/tags/internet-access internet access en-US Copyright Fri, 14 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT /show/all-sides/2025-02-14/why-are-so-many-ohioans-not-able-to-access-the-internet There are nearly one million Ohioans who don鈥檛 have high-speed internet. Fri, 14 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT /show/all-sides/2025-02-14/why-are-so-many-ohioans-not-able-to-access-the-internet /show/all-sides/2025-01-29/why-are-so-many-ohioans-not-able-to-access-the-internet There are nearly one million Ohioans who don鈥檛 have high-speed internet. Wed, 29 Jan 2025 10:00:00 GMT /show/all-sides/2025-01-29/why-are-so-many-ohioans-not-able-to-access-the-internet /2023-11-02/columbus-commits-15-million-to-improve-internet-access-digital-skills-in-franklin-county The city and county's federal pandemic relief money will fund the Digital Equity Action Agenda, focused on connectivity, device access, digital skills and outreach. Thu, 02 Nov 2023 19:20:09 GMT /2023-11-02/columbus-commits-15-million-to-improve-internet-access-digital-skills-in-franklin-county Allie Vugrincic /show/all-sides/2023-10-10/tech-tuesday-remaining-challenges-in-closing-the-digital-divide Closing the digital divide was the goal of the infrastructure bill the Biden administration passed two years ago. Tue, 10 Oct 2023 11:01:00 GMT /show/all-sides/2023-10-10/tech-tuesday-remaining-challenges-in-closing-the-digital-divide /2022-01-17/affordable-connectivity-program Formerly the Emergency Broadcast Benefit Program, the Affordable Connectivity Program helps eligible households pay for internet access. Mon, 17 Jan 2022 21:30:00 GMT /2022-01-17/affordable-connectivity-program Natasha Williams /ideastream/2021-04-08/ohios-project-to-expand-high-speed-internet-launches-in-east-cleveland A new program will bring affordable high-speed internet service to residents in a digitally redlined part of Northeast Ohio. Gov. Mike DeWine announced the pilot program's launch in East Cleveland on Wednesday alongside state and local officials. Thu, 08 Apr 2021 14:49:00 GMT /ideastream/2021-04-08/ohios-project-to-expand-high-speed-internet-launches-in-east-cleveland Taylor Haggerty /politics/2021-03-31/biden-set-to-unveil-expansive-2-trillion-infrastructure-plan The proposal would overhaul roads, transit, utilities, Internet access and more in the name of creating jobs. It's also intended to combat climate change, racial inequality and competition from China. Wed, 31 Mar 2021 16:11:57 GMT /politics/2021-03-31/biden-set-to-unveil-expansive-2-trillion-infrastructure-plan Scott Detrow, Tamara Keith /news/2021-02-09/as-midwest-states-focus-on-vaccination-indiana-enlists-libraries-for-outreach As the COVID vaccine rollout continues, Midwesterners have a lot of questions about distribution plans 鈥� and the vaccine itself. One nearby state is鈥� Tue, 09 Feb 2021 10:00:00 GMT /news/2021-02-09/as-midwest-states-focus-on-vaccination-indiana-enlists-libraries-for-outreach Darian Benson /news/2021-01-05/ohio-lawmaker-continues-push-to-expand-broadband-internet-access As state lawmakers started a new session Monday, one lawmaker is vowing to once again introduce a bill to expand access to broadband internet. Lawmakers鈥� Tue, 05 Jan 2021 12:17:52 GMT /news/2021-01-05/ohio-lawmaker-continues-push-to-expand-broadband-internet-access Jo Ingles /news/2020-12-17/ohio-testing-spacexs-starlink-to-expand-rural-internet-service Ohio is beginning a new pilot project to help expand broadband internet to the estimated 1 million Ohioans who lack it.Bob Rich of Union County has worked鈥� Thu, 17 Dec 2020 12:51:46 GMT /news/2020-12-17/ohio-testing-spacexs-starlink-to-expand-rural-internet-service Jo Ingles