Audit: Kentucky Was Warned About Broadband Contract

News In October 2015, state officials in Kentucky signed a contract to install 3,000 miles (4,828 kilometers) of fiber optic cable to bring high-speed internet access to all 120 counties. Today, the project is at least four years behind schedule because of persistent delays that have cost taxpayers a projected $96 million. Contributed Author: Adam Beam, Associated Press Topics: Broadband