Ohio Line Extension Program Nears Close with Funding Still Available
More than $200,000 in funding remains as the June 30 deadline approaches.
More than $200,000 in funding remains as the June 30 deadline approaches.
nJune 2, 2026 – A state program offering grants to internet service providers to extend fiber to unserved homes has more than $200,000 remaining in available funding, with applications closing June 30.
The program addresses a persistent last-mile challenge: the high cost of running fiber to homes set far back from main roads often makes service economically out of reach for rural customers.
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