- June 18, 2021
- Posted by: Stratford Team
- Category: Business
Broadband internet service could be moving into underserved areas of Logan and Mingo counties in the next two years following a ruling by the Public Service Commission of West Virginia.
The PSC announced Thursday that it has approved Appalachian Power’s application for a middle-mile broadband infrastructure expansion project in Logan and Mingo counties and an associated cost recovery mechanism.
Appalachian Power proposed building a middle-mile broadband infrastructure expansion project for construction and installation of more than 400 miles of fiber in the two counties. It is estimated that there are approximately 15,200 currently unserved potential customers (residential and business) in the area. It is also estimated that 60% of the unserved residents and 90% of unserved businesses in the project area would take the new broadband service once it is offered.
Appalachian Power will be allowed to recover costs of the…
