West Virginia Code Chapter 31G. Broadband Enhancement and Expansion Policies § 31G-2-3. Legislative findings and purposes

(1) West Virginia's cities, towns, and other concentrated population areas, areas of the state, mostly rural, remain unserved or underserved by broadband access; and

(2) The lack of affordable, accessible broadband service in the underserved and unserved areas in this state necessitates consideration of alternative means and methods of providing internet services.