While the FCC’s data collection on underserved areas relies on broadband providers to simply state where they provide service and at what levels, South Central Power’s own analysis of rural broadband availability relies on real-time data such as speed tests and other data points to show a truer picture of broadband access in our rural Ohio communities. Based on our analysis, much of our service territory is either served by providers who have won RDOF funding but not yet deployed service or isn’t being served at all when it comes to broadband. South Central Power stands ready to serve these communities and is actively seeking new funding opportunities that will allow us to do so.
Eastern Ohio:
South Central Power received a $68,043,000 grant to bring fiber broadband to 5,745 households in parts of Belmont, Carroll, Harrison, Jefferson, Monroe and Noble counties.
Western Ohio:
South Central Power received a $29,998,000 grant to bring fiber broadband to 7,870 households in parts of Adams, Brown, Clermont, Fayette, Highland, Ross, Pike and Scioto counties.