When Government Competes with Private Enterprise: How Lebanon, Ohio Got into the Telecommunications Business

This report looks at the history of the Lebanon, Ohio municipal telecommunications system. Specifically, it examines how the city interacts with its rival cable company, the financial costs of the system, how the low prices produced by the system are offset by the high cost of the system to taxpayers, and what policy makers can learn from Lebanon’s venture.

Telecommunications Policy in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions

In his State of the State speech, Ohio Governor Bob Taft challenged Ohio policymakers to ensure that "every decision we make in state government is taken with consideration of its impact on jobs and Ohio's economy." Telecommunications policy is one area where policymakers can help encourage job creation by advocating reformation of our nation's telecom laws and taking action where possible at the state level. This policy brief provides answers to some frequently asked questions about telecommunications policy.