Speed verification tests.

(A) The department of development may, through an independent third party, conduct speed verification tests of an eligible project that receives a program grant. Such tests shall occur as follows: (1) After the construction is complete, but prior to the final disbursement made under division (C) of section 122.4044 of the Revised Code to verify that tier two broadband service is being offered; (2) At any time during the reporting period required under division (B) of section 122.4070 of the Revised Code, after receiving a complaint concerning a residential address that is part of the eligible project. (B) To evaluate compliance with tier two broadband service standards, speed verification tests conducted under this section shall be conducted on at least two different days and at two different times on each of those days. (C) The agency may withhold payments under this section for failure to meet at least the minimum speeds required under division (A)(8) of section 122.4020 of the Revised Code. Payments may be held until such speeds are achieved. Last updated October 21, 2025 at 1:38 PM