Post by Logan on Feb 19, 2016 2:25:57 GMT -6
The West Virginia Senate approved legislation Thursday that would create a state-owned broadband Internet network, but Frontier Communications and cable companies already are lobbying members of the House of Delegates to kill the bill.
State senators voted 29-5 to build a fiber-optic network “zone by zone” across West Virginia, using money borrowed through the Water Development Authority, one of the few state agencies authorized to issue bonds.
The legislation (SB 315) aims to expand high-speed Internet in rural areas, drive down prices and bolster Internet speeds.
“This bill is one that can really promote West Virginia and move our state forward,” said Sen. Chris Walters, R-Putnam. “Without this type of infrastructure, we aren’t giving the people the opportunity to succeed.”
See more at: www.wvgazettemail.com/news/20160218/senate-oks-creating-state-owned-broadband-network
State senators voted 29-5 to build a fiber-optic network “zone by zone” across West Virginia, using money borrowed through the Water Development Authority, one of the few state agencies authorized to issue bonds.
The legislation (SB 315) aims to expand high-speed Internet in rural areas, drive down prices and bolster Internet speeds.
“This bill is one that can really promote West Virginia and move our state forward,” said Sen. Chris Walters, R-Putnam. “Without this type of infrastructure, we aren’t giving the people the opportunity to succeed.”
See more at: www.wvgazettemail.com/news/20160218/senate-oks-creating-state-owned-broadband-network