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Article: ITOWN COMMUNICATIONS LAUNCHES "WEST VIRGINIA FIRST".

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September 1, 2005
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iTown Communications, Inc., Charleston, W.Va., has initiated West Virginia First, an advanced broadband project for communities across West Virginia. The project will provide West Virginia with a competitive advantage in the broadband revolution by establishing the ultra-high capacity communications infrastructure needed in the new economy. It will serve as a foundation for job growth and the delivery of advanced applications transforming business, education, healthcare, government services and personal entertainment. The initial phase of West Virginia First focuses on the Beckley-Bluefield and Wood County areas of the state.

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