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Taylor County’s Bold Broadband Approach: Building
Infrastructure First
See how Taylor County funded its own broadband infrastructure—using $9.5 million in county dollars, a revenue-sharing model, and strategic partnerships to connect schools, municipalities, and rural residents.
Lakes, Land and Lightning Speed: Boulder Junction’s
Journey to Full-town Coverage
Learn how the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Ojibwe led a regional broadband effort—using ARPA funds, community engagement, and intergovernmental collaboration to connect tribal and rural residents.
Middle-Mile Solution: Dairyland Power Cooperative
Bridges the Broadband Gap
Discover how a regional electric cooperative leveraged its infrastructure and partnerships to support broadband expansion—aligning fiber deployment with grid modernization and rural connectivity goals.
Tackling the Digital Divide: Polk County’s Journey to
“Internet for All”
Explore how Polk County used a voter-approved referendum to fund broadband expansion—combining local dollars, provider partnerships, and public support to connect rural residents and drive economic growth.
More Than a Connection: Building Digital Opportunities in
Eau Claire County
Discover how a regional nonprofit bridged digital divides by embedding broadband into health, housing, and workforce programs—using ARPA funds and cross-sector collaboration to support vulnerable populations.
Installing Infrastructure is Not Enough: Forest County’s
Digital Navigation Journey
See how Forest County trained local navigators to help older adults get online—offering one-on-one support, devices, and digital skills coaching to bridge generational gaps and promote inclusion.
Overcoming Failure: Langlade County’s Strategic
Approach to Connectivity
Discover how Langlade County took charge of its broadband future—using ARPA funds, community engagement, and provider partnerships to expand access and support long-term planning.
From Dead Zone to Digital Dreams: A Tribal Community’s
Broadband Breakthrough
Explore how the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa took charge of broadband planning—using ARPA funds, community engagement, and intergovernmental coordination to connect tribal lands and support digital equity.
Broadband by Committee: Building Local Capacity for Connectivity in Door County
Discover how Door County helped launch the Northwoods Broadband Coalition—uniting counties, tribes, and stakeholders to advocate for rural connectivity, share data, and shape state and federal broadband policy.
Broadband Expansion in Wisconsin: Case Studies - Page 2
What's Next in Wisconsin Broadband, October 2025
