The parallels between bringing electricity and bringing broadband to rural areas run deep. Developers are building a 120-room hotel and conference center nearby on Monkey Island, a project approved only after Bolt announced its broadband service. Since broadband service has started, signs of economic vitality have appeared in the region. PhotoTo provide broadband, Bolt has relied heavily on Northeast Oklahoma Electric Cooperative’s roots as a power supplier. to connect about 6,000 homes in four northeast Oklahoma counties to faster internet service than what’s available in most big cities.

Source: New York Times August 08, 2016 00:11 UTC