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Bridging the Digital Divide in Racine: A Collaborative Approach
Discover how Racine built a cross-sector coalition to tackle affordability and digital literacy—leveraging data, interns, and advocacy to connect underserved residents and sustain ACP enrollment.
From Frustration to Fiber: Town of Paris’ Journey to High-Speed Internet
Follow how a small rural town overcame high costs and provider setbacks to build a fiber network—proving that persistence, partnerships, and smart planning can close the digital divide.
Unlocking Hidden Talent: Digital Literacy Training in the Fox Valley
See how a small nonprofit unlocked hidden workforce potential by training adults in essential digital skills—boosting confidence, employability, and community engagement.
Navigating Geographical Challenges: The Ho-Chunk Nation’s Broadband Initiative
Explore how the Ho-Chunk Nation is overcoming geographical and regulatory barriers to deliver high-speed internet across tribal lands— setting bold standards and building inclusive partnerships for digital equity
Transforming Connectivity: Oneida County’s Journey to Broadband Access
Learn how strategic partnerships and creative financing helped expand fiber broadband across rural Wisconsin—connecting thousands and advancing digital equity.
Utilizing Surveys and Conversations to Make Informed Broadband Decisions in Iowa County
Learn how local leaders turned a grassroots vision into a countywide fiber network—leveraging ARPA funds, public ownership, and regional collaboration to deliver lasting digital infrastructure.
Reedsburg Utility Commission’s Broadband Funding Journey
See how a small village utility took the lead on fiber deployment—leveraging local control, ARPA funds, and regional partnerships to deliver high-speed internet and economic opportunity.
Bridging the Digital Divide: A Grassroots Approach to Broadband Expansion in Iowa County
Discover how a small city built its own fiber network—using ARPA funds, community input, and a phased approach to expand access, boost speeds, and keep infrastructure publicly owned.
Dane County: The
Role of the Broadband Task Force, Consultant, and
County Broadband Coordinator
Explore how Dane County built a scalable, open-access fiber network—leveraging ARPA funds, regional planning, and intergovernmental collaboration to connect communities and anchor institutions.
Expanding Broadband Access in Green County
See how a grassroots coalition of local leaders, residents, and providers came together to plan and fund a countywide fiber network—proving that community-driven broadband is both possible and powerful.
Navigating Broadband Expansion in Sauk County
Learn how Sauk County used data, community input, and regional coordination to design a future-ready broadband plan—laying the groundwork for inclusive access and smart infrastructure investment.
What's Next in Wisconsin Broadband, October 2025
