About Connect Ohio
Broadband's economic impact in Ohio
Did you know that just a seven percent increase in broadband adoption in Ohio could result in:
• More jobs: An additional 96,000 jobs per year created or saved worth about $3.6 billion
• Reduced health care costs: About $25.4 million saved annually
• Fewer miles driven by Ohioans: Savings of $248 million a year
• Cleaner air: About 126 million fewer lbs. of C02 emissions annually across the state
• Better access to goods and services: A savings of 144 million hours a year from accessing broadband at home, worth nearly $1.3 billion annually
• Total direct economic impact: $5.2 billion annually by accelerating broadband usage across Ohio
Fact sheets for each of Ohio's congressional districts
Connect Ohio supports broadband projects that bring economic growth to communities across Ohio. (click to watch video)
