Twin County Regional Hospital is expected to be a primary user of the regional broadband utility being planned by the Wired Road Authority.
However, its need for fiber optic services is far ahead of construction plans and beyond the authority’s fiscal capabilities.
“They have a great need for broadband just for their medical and telemedicine purposes,” Keith Barker, assistant city manager and member of the authority, told Galax City Council in requesting a $260,000 loan to place a fiber optic connection.
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