Maryland Continues on Long Haul Towards Universal Broadband

Being a first-mover is a blessing and a curse. When it comes to state-led broadband initiatives, Maryland has been an early innovator at confronting the long road towards state-wide universal broadband access. Among the most recent accomplishments for the state was, two months ago, Gov. Martin O'Malley's approval of a license allowing the Maryland Broadband Cooperative to begin installing broadband fiber up the eastern shore of Maryland and across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. It's another milestone in a road that is now over a decade long.