| During Phase I, EVA's fiber optic
service was extended in the downtown area. This phase encompassed
approximately ten blocks around the Courthouse Hill and toward the
Town Hall area of Abingdon. This fiber optic network made high-speed
connections available to every building within 150 feet of this fiber
backbone.
Our community can now access data and information and interface
with other businesses around the globe as though they were our next
door neighbors.
Businesses in Abingdon, Virginia can compete at the global level.
In fact, decisions to locate in our area have been made based on
the availability of high-speed computer communication.
Progress in the expansion of connectivity is important for our
community's economic growth, educational opportunities and quality
of life.
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