U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces Over $4.7 Million for Broadband Development in Rural Wisconsin Communities

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the Senate Commerce Committee, today announced $4,709,505 for rural broadband development in Wisconsin. This federal investment will allow four Wisconsin service providers to build-out broadband services over the course of 10 years at 7,789 locations throughout the state.

“Reliable high-speed broadband is critical to strengthening small businesses and neighborhoods throughout Wisconsin’s rural communities,” said Senator Baldwin. “I am proud that this federal investment will help provide strong funding for the key tools our communities need to build-out high-speed broadband in rural areas and continue our effort to bring broadband access for all – no matter where you live in Wisconsin.”

The following companies received awards for rural broadband development in Wisconsin:

·        Bruce Telephone Company;

·        JCWIFI.com;

·        ViaSat; and

·        Solarus (Wood County Telephone Company).

Recently, Senator Baldwin joined a bipartisan group of her Senate colleagues in urging FCC Chairman Ajit Pai to support the advancement and the accessibility of broadband services in rural communities.

An online version of this release is available here.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

Recent Press Releases by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin

Baldwin Announces $1.5 Million to Expand Apprenticeships in Milwaukee

Dec 12th, 2024 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin

Cream City YouthBuild will provide skills training, paid hands-on work experience, and help connect young people with good paying jobs

Baldwin Secures $13.4 Million for New Business Accelerator to Support Great Lakes Economy and Resiliency

Dec 10th, 2024 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin

Announcement comes after Baldwin called on NOAA to invest in the Great Lakes

Baldwin, Ernst’s Bipartisan Legislation to Cut Red Tape and Expand Access to Internet in Rural America Passes Senate

Dec 5th, 2024 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin