The announcement today was for AT&T spend $500 million in Ohio to upgrade their fiber networks and bring internet-based technologies including Video services.

“The investment commitment is the result of the enactment of Ohio Am. Sub. Senate Bill 117, which reformed Ohio’s video franchising system and was sponsored by state Sen. Jeff Jacobson S.B. 117 brings the benefits of video competition to Ohio consumers by establishing statewide uniform standards that streamline the video provider authorization process and encourage competition and new investment.

This landmark investment will also result in AT&T Ohio equipping its remaining 23 wire centers, primarily in rural areas, with broadband technology. When the process is complete, all of AT&T Ohio’s 252 wire centers will be DSL-ready and will bring access to high speed Internet service to communities such as Murray City in Hocking County.

Additionally, AT&T Ohio today submitted its application to the Ohio Department of Commerce to obtain state certification to provide video services under the terms of the new video franchise law, which becomes effective today” – AT&T News Room

Look out Ohio, it appears your going to be upgraded!

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