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West Virginia utilities say they can help fix the state’s internet — but you could end up paying for it

by Lucas Manfield May 19th, 2021May 18th, 2021

American Electric Power is requesting approval for a new surcharge to pay for new fiber in Mingo and Logan counties.

Flush with cash, West Virginia wants to fix its internet. But how?

by Lucas Manfield May 5th, 2021May 6th, 2021

Starlink is here. Can it solve West Virginia’s internet woes?

by Lucas Manfield March 4th, 2021March 4th, 2021

West Virginia leaders say improving internet is a top priority. The latest numbers show access in the state is just getting worse.

by Lucas Manfield February 16th, 2021February 16th, 2021

After years of slow internet and broken promises, West Virginia finally has a state office dedicated to broadband

by Lucas Manfield February 4th, 2021February 4th, 2021

Frontier’s latest compromise with W.Va. regulators: $200 million but lots of questions

by Lucas Manfield December 19th, 2020December 18th, 2020

Trails, textbooks and towers: Here are the ‘broadband’ expenses W.Va. Gov. Justice charged to the CARES Act

by Lucas Manfield December 18th, 2020December 17th, 2020

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Frontier has sucked up millions before without giving W.Va. good broadband. They’re about to get another chance

by Lucas Manfield December 9th, 2020December 9th, 2020

Faced with mounting evidence of misconduct, regulators mull Frontier’s fate in West Virginia

by Lucas Manfield November 13th, 2020November 12th, 2020

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West Virginia’s Attorney General loves to promote his ‘big deal’ with Frontier. He actually let the company off the hook

by Lucas Manfield October 23rd, 2020November 12th, 2020