SLO County News BlogGolf, Wine, Real Estate, Business & Travel NewsSLO Sattellite Connections to SchoolsFriday, February 18, 2005School satellite systemChicago Tribune The State of Illinois will pay up to $3.8 million over a five-year period to Ground Control, a firm based in San Luis Obispo, Calif., to supply satellite connections to schools in rural parts of the state. The Illinois Department of Central Management Services will supply the satellite connection to the state's broadband network in areas where affordable broadband is unavailable. The department is also exploring ways to make connectivity available to small businesses in rural areas, and to state police and other state agencies. Read More
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