Broadband's economic impact in Ohio
Just a seven percent point increase in broadband adoption across 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 across Ohio
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Statewide Impact
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