Federal Grant Will Build Colorado High-Speed Internet

Until now Colorado has lagged woefully behind most of the country in providing students high-speed Internet -- ranking 42nd among the 50 states for Internet connectivity. But the state won a $100.6 million federal grant that will be combined with $34.7 million in matching contributions to help build an affordable broadband network across the state, providing access for as many as 230 community institutions -- including 178 school districts, 26 libraries and 12 community colleges. Denver Post