Georgia Tackles Broadband Expansion And Local Control

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October 4th, 2018

AT&T is testing a new high-speed internet device in an undisclosed location in rural Georgia. It would be one pilot that could benefit from the study committee now looking at expanding internet access quickly with easier access to the right of way in cities and counties.

Courtesy of AT&T

Rural Georgia needs better internet access quickly, but state lawmakers said internet companies won’t expand to rural areas if there’s too much red tape.

Lobbyists said their companies are spending too much time negotiating with each city and county for access to roads to install broadband equipment.

So state lawmakers and local elected officials will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday for the first time to talk about who has the right of way.

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