More than 100 elected officials and community anchor institutions wrote letters of support for the project during the OMBN grant application process in 2009 and 2010. Collectively, the letters paint a picture of the State’s needs for big broadband, and the myriad specific benefits that OMBN will deliver. The following are just a small sample of the testimonials:

Maryland's Congressional Delegation (916KB)

Calvert County Board of Commissioners (692KB)

Community College of Baltimore County

Garrett County Board of Commissioners

Howard County Public Schools

Montgomery County Public Schools (322KB)

Prince George's Community College (106KB)

University of Maryland Medical System (270KB)

University System of Maryland

Worcester County Library