DC Council hears RTC broadband project proposal

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Broadband connection is a growing topic on the local, state, and federal level.

The importance of broadband has been highlighted by the pandemic as more people need reliable internet to work from home among other things.

The Daviess County Economic Development Corporation is now pursuing the creation of a countywide Infrastructure Development Zone to support a potential $20 million fiber construction project by RTC Communications.

RTC Communications officials presented details of the proposed project to the Daviess County Council on Wednesday, which will be followed by a public hearing and formal reading at the Daviess County Commissioners meeting on March 23.

Chief Executive Officer of RTC Communications Kirk Lehman spoke at yesterday’s County Council meeting about their goals…

Lehmen says if all goes well, Daviess County will be fully equip with broadband in three years.