Senate Considers Bill to Expand Broadband Access in Appalachia
The U.S. Senate is considering a bipartisan bill aimed at expanding broadband access in Appalachia through the use of satellite technology. Introduced by Senator Jon Husted and Senator Angela Alsobrooks, the 'Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act' mandates a study by the U.S. Government Accountability Office to assess the feasibility of incorporating satellites into broadband projects. The bill follows a similar measure passed by the House of Representatives. The initiative seeks to address the lack of broadband access affecting over 300,000 Ohio households, impacting education, job opportunities, and telehealth services. The bill's proponents argue that satellite technology could overcome the geographical challenges that have hindered traditional fiber optic expansion in rural areas. 
